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Hoverflys - Toxomerus marginatus - male - female
Copyright © 2007 Beth Sands

Hoverflys - Toxomerus marginatus - Male Female
Manteca, San joaquin County, California, USA
August 26, 2007
Size: 1 cm
Hoverflys are beautiful , but rarely land and stay put , so I took advantage of their situation and took some photos . I know there are other Hoverflys posted , but more can't hurt . Thanks , Beth
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Contributed by Beth Sands on 27 August, 2007 - 3:12pm
Last updated 12 November, 2007 - 5:37pm

Moved
Moved from Syrphid Flies.
… Beatriz Moisset, 12 November, 2007 - 5:38pm login or register to post comments

Toxomerus marginatus
Abdomen markings are odd - very dark, then going to faded. (Usually, they're the same shade overall.)

When you have a mating pair, please check off male and female on the form used to post. Note how the male's eyes touch at the top, while the female's have space between.
… Ron Hemberger, 27 August, 2007 - 4:31pm login or register to post comments

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