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Toxomerus marginatus TL: ~5 mm. This is the most common species in the NE US. It&#039;s distinguished by the unbroken yellow margin on the abdomen. Coloration in this genus is very variable: &quot;Colors vary with overall temperature during pupation: if it was hot, the yellow/orange increases and the background becomes lighter, but if it was cold, the dark/black increases and the yellow/orange becomes darker like the background. (Bugguide)&quot;<br />
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Habitat: Open field near a disturbed deciduous forest Geotagged,Spring,Toxomerus marginatus,United States,fly,hoverfly,syrphid,toxomerus Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Toxomerus marginatus

TL: ~5 mm. This is the most common species in the NE US. It's distinguished by the unbroken yellow margin on the abdomen. Coloration in this genus is very variable: "Colors vary with overall temperature during pupation: if it was hot, the yellow/orange increases and the background becomes lighter, but if it was cold, the dark/black increases and the yellow/orange becomes darker like the background. (Bugguide)"

Habitat: Open field near a disturbed deciduous forest

    comments (6)

  1. Common or not, a very pretty hover me thinks :o) Posted 6 years ago
    1. Thanks, I agree! The two-tone is so pretty! Posted 6 years ago
  2. Very stylish little guy. Posted 6 years ago
    1. Indeed :) Posted 6 years ago
  3. This should be the "mood-ring" fly? Posted 6 years ago
    1. Ohhhh, lol - that is too perfect! Posted 6 years ago

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"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.

Similar species: True Flies
Species identified by Christine Young
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Uploaded Jul 18, 2019. Captured May 21, 2019 13:56 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/4.5
  • 1/395s
  • ISO100
  • 100mm