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Syrphid Fly - Toxomerus marginatus - female
Copyright © 2009 Phil Huntley-Franck

Syrphid Fly - Toxomerus marginatus - Female
Elkton, Douglas County, Oregon, USA
June 13, 2009
I feel comfortable with Toxomerus, but guessing with marginatus.

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Contributed by Phil Huntley-Franck on 22 August, 2009 - 10:40pm
Last updated 23 August, 2009 - 9:47pm

Moved
Moved from Toxomerus.

Thanks, Ron. I'll add underside views whenever the chance arises.

:-P)
… Phil Huntley-Franck, 23 August, 2009 - 9:47pm login or register to post comments

 
Great, Phil.
We have hardly any at this point, and they can be quite helpful.
… Ron Hemberger, 24 August, 2009 - 12:22am login or register to post comments

Feel comfortable with marginatus, too.
Nice shot from underneath, Phil. It certainly settles the margin question for ID purposes, plus underscores the fly's femininity.
… Ron Hemberger, 23 August, 2009 - 12:01am login or register to post comments

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