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Hover Fly - Allograpta obliqua - female
Copyright © 2008 Robert Lord Zimlich

Hover Fly - Allograpta obliqua - Female
Daphne (Bayfront Park), Baldwin County, Alabama, USA
November 4, 2008
Size: ~ 7mm
It's true. They really do hover. Now, would someone be so kind to enlighen me on identifying hover flies? Matching patterns, it looks like Allograpta obliqua. How do I ID sex? As always, thank you for your guidance.

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Contributed by Robert Lord Zimlich on 4 November, 2008 - 1:25pm
Last updated 13 August, 2009 - 9:20am

Your ID's good.
This is a female; eyes don't touch at the top. I think that holds true for most, but not all, syrphids.

Allograpta is one of the more common syrphids. Toxomerus is probably the most common. If you get a chance, take a look at the Info section there for a handy visual key to the three species you'll likely encounter.
… Ron Hemberger, 4 November, 2008 - 1:55pm login or register to post comments

 
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You'd be the one to answer. Thanks, Ron
… Robert Lord Zimlich, 4 November, 2008 - 1:57pm login or register to post comments

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