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Hoverfly nectaring - Systoechus
Copyright © 2008 May L. Lattanzio

Hoverfly nectaring - Systoechus
Bayou George, Bay County, Florida, USA
September 14, 2008
Size: Less than 10mm
Found in a dry field (wet ditch beside), warm, breezy afternoon. Hovering among wildflowers and grasses.
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Contributed by May L. Lattanzio on 16 September, 2008 - 7:01pm
Last updated 25 October, 2009 - 10:31am

Systoechus
This is Systoechus, possibly S. candidulus.
… Joel Kits, 21 September, 2008 - 12:40pm login or register to post comments

Not sure
which one but this is a bee fly. Check images under Bombylius for a match until an expert can comment.
… Jon M. Yuschock, 16 September, 2008 - 7:09pm login or register to post comments

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