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Buttercup flower fly Toxomerus geminatus,Toxomerus marginatus Click/tap to enlarge Species intro

Buttercup flower fly

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    Flown Kimmerling
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    This one should be Toxomerus marginatus as the abdominal margin is uninterrupted yellow. https://bugguide.net/images/raw/1HM/HYH/1HMHYH2HRR2H3H5LZRML1Z4LFHGL6ZLLAHGHOHXH1HGH4Z8HTHHLCH4HPZSLOH8HPZLL1HEHNZZL6Z.jpg Posted 6 years ago

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The Margined Calligrapher

"Toxomerus marginatus", is a common species of hoverfly. It is found in many parts of North America. The larvae are predators of thrips, aphids, and small caterpillars. Adult feed on a wide range of flowers.

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Similar species: True Flies
Species identified by Flown Kimmerling
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Uploaded Oct 14, 2012. Captured May 2, 2012 17:50.
  • Canon PowerShot SX150 IS
  • f/3.4
  • 1/40s
  • ISO80
  • 5mm