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Wasp-Mimic Flowerfly
Stanley Jones

Wasp-Mimic Flowerfly (Spilomyia longicornis)

Wasp-mimic Flowerfly (Spilomyia longicornis: Syrphidae) Also known as Yellowjacket Fly. 1.1-1.5 cm (0.4-0.6 in) long. Foraging on Calico Aster.
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Habitat
Pineywood Vegetational Area. Bottomland hardwood forest, riparian at 97 m (318 ft) elevation.
Location
Neches River, Chandler Upper Neches Paddling Trail, southwest of Chandler, Henderson County, Texas, USA.
Date taken
October 2018
Scientific name
Spilomyia longicornis
Equipment used
Canon
KC Foggin
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This is one stunning and beautifully detailed image of this Flowerfly and beautifully captured Stanley!
 
Kits
Fantastic close up of this attractive creature, Stanley, and a lovely setting.
 
B
really looks like a wasp, Stanley!!! superb closeup of this fly, stunning details and colors and marvelous setting, top marks, many tfs!!!
 
delia todd
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How many 'new-to-me' creatures can you come up with Stanley LOL

A super picture of this flowerfly my friend. Very well done.
 

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Invertebrates
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