Fullerton Syrphid #3 - Sphaerophoria

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Fullerton Syrphid #3 - Sphaerophoria -

Fullerton Arboretum, Fullerton, Orange County, California, USA
May 2, 2007

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Fullerton Syrphid #3 - Sphaerophoria - female

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Contributed by Ron Hemberger on 3 May, 2007 - 10:41pm
Last updated 4 May, 2007 - 9:36pm

Sphaerophoria female perhaps?

… Joe, Entomologist (in training), 3 May, 2007 - 11:36pm

Yeah, I wondered about that.

At one time, I'd thought Sphaerophoria for all three. This is another one with behaviors/postures I hadn't seen before. Maybe Martin will confirm or deny.

… Ron Hemberger, 3 May, 2007 - 11:42pm

Yes, I would call it a Sphaer

Yes, I would call it a Sphaerophoria..

… Martin Hauser, 4 May, 2007 - 3:19pm

Great.

Thanks, Martin.

… Ron Hemberger, 4 May, 2007 - 9:34pm

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