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Hoverfly As their common name suggests, they are often seen hovering or nectaring at flowers. Daylight,Detail,Eristalis tenax,Field,Florida,Geotagged,Spring,United States,Wild life,flower flies,hoverfly,nature,photo by T.G,syrphid flies Click/tap to enlarge

Hoverfly

As their common name suggests, they are often seen hovering or nectaring at flowers.

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    nomad2326
    Eagle Owl
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    I have looked and can not find this species the markings do not match any i can find. Posted 9 years ago
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      WildFlower
      Lion
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      I've got to the genus Palpada. It looks to me like Palpada vinetorum, but I am not sure, the legs are not so yellow. There is an expert at bugguide.net who may know them better if you want to get a second opinion.
      http://bugguide.net/node/view/85020
      http://bugguide.net/node/view/83386
      http://calhouncountywaspsandflies.org/palpada-vinetorum/       Posted 9 years ago
      1. View nomad2326's profile
        nomad2326
        Eagle Owl
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        think you are right about it being Palpada vinetorum . thank you for your help WildFlower Posted 9 years ago

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Uploaded Jul 19, 2016. Captured May 12, 2016 12:11 in 825 N Rainbow Dr, Hollywood, FL 33021, USA.
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  • NIKON D3200
  • f/7.1
  • 1/200s
  • ISO100
  • 55mm