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Syrphid? larva advancing on aphids.
Copyright © 2007 CMatson

Syrphid? larva advancing on aphids.
Central Park, New York City, New York, USA
June 8, 2007
Size: 4mm.
Remains of several aphids adhering to the larva, one in its mouth, and one apparently waiting patiently to be next. Maybe some sort of stickum on the larva?

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Syrphid? larva advancing on aphids. Syrphid? larva advancing on aphids.
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Contributed by CMatson on 12 June, 2007 - 11:59pm
Last updated 13 June, 2007 - 3:12pm

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