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Syrphid Fly - Toxomerus geminatus - male
Copyright © 2005 jim taylor

Syrphid Fly - Toxomerus geminatus - Male
up-state, South Carolina, USA
June 23, 2005
Size: 1/8 inch
a common insect, i just like the colors in the image..did not notice the ant till later.
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Contributed by jim taylor on 31 August, 2007 - 5:14pm
Last updated 4 September, 2007 - 6:20am

Great Shot!
Lovely shot, thanks for posting. :)
… Daniel Spurgeon, 31 August, 2007 - 7:32pm login or register to post comments

Toxomerus
No doubt Toxomerus geminatus. ID based on black abdominal bands that don't stop at the margins and on the scutellum(the structure at the rear of the thorax "in the small of the back") being dark with gold around the edge.
… Chuck Entz, 31 August, 2007 - 5:59pm login or register to post comments

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