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American_Hoverfly An american hoverfly caught in flight at Dallas arboretum. American hoverfly,Eupeodes americanus,Geotagged,Spring,United States Click/tap to enlarge

American_Hoverfly

An american hoverfly caught in flight at Dallas arboretum.

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  1. Please don't forget to set the country, Sharad. Where did you take this? Posted 9 years ago
    1. Done. This was clicked in Dallas in US. Posted 9 years ago
      1. Thanks! Posted 9 years ago

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The American hoverfly, "Eupeodes americanus", is found throughout North America and inhabits meadows, and fields with flowers and foliage. Adults feed on nectar, whereas their larvae feed on aphids.

Similar species: True Flies
Species identified by Sharad
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By Sharad

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Uploaded May 12, 2016. Captured Apr 9, 2016 21:22 in 8525 Garland Rd, Dallas, TX 75218, USA.
  • Canon EOS 600D
  • f/7.1
  • 1/200s
  • ISO100
  • 300mm