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Flower Fly
Stanley Jones

Flower Fly (Eupeodes latifasciatus)

Flower Fly (Eupeodes latifasciatus: Syrphidae) Length 8-12 mm (0.31-0.47 in). Foraging on Greggs Mist Flower (Conoclinium greggii: Asteraceae). Salado Creek, Salado, Bell County, Texas, USA. Creekside at ca. 165 m (607 ft) elevation.
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Habitat
Creekside at ca. 165 m (607 ft) elevation.
Location
Salado Creek, Salado, Bell County, Texas, USA
Date taken
October 2015
Scientific name
Eupeodes latifasciatus
Equipment used
Canon
delia todd
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That flower seems to be very well named, doesn't it Stanley, and makes for such a pretty setting to show off the fly.

A beautiful image - many thanks my friend.
 
Pops1
Brilliant Flower Fly close up, lovely detail & setting, nice work Stanley
 
Kits
A fantastic close up, Stanley, and I do like the colour of that flower.
 
Mahsleb
Wow, floral fireworks! Great shot of the Hoverfly in a fabulous setting Stanley
 

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