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Syrphid on aphid-ridden collards - female
Copyright © 2009 Pam Phillips

Syrphid on aphid-ridden collards - Female
Watertown, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA
September 23, 2009
Looks like the fly is laying an egg. That aphid is doomed!

Also, I didn't get a picture, but from the back it looks a lot like this one
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Contributed by Pam Phillips on 23 September, 2009 - 4:21pm
Last updated 25 September, 2009 - 7:45am

Moved
Moved from Syrphid Flies.
… Pam Phillips, 25 September, 2009 - 7:45am login or register to post comments

Moved
Moved from Syrphini.

Pam, I believe Ron was only making an educated guess that this was something in Tribe Syrphini. As per his suggestion, I think Syrphidae (Family-level) placement is the most appropriate move for now.
… Harsi S. Parker, 24 September, 2009 - 6:02pm login or register to post comments

 
Yes, that was my intent.
.
… Ron Hemberger, 24 September, 2009 - 8:30pm login or register to post comments

 
Okay
I think I found the right place.
… Pam Phillips, 25 September, 2009 - 7:46am login or register to post comments

 
You did
Perfect
… Ron Hemberger, 25 September, 2009 - 9:54am login or register to post comments

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… Pam Phillips, 24 September, 2009 - 5:56pm login or register to post comments

Tribe Syrphini?
I think so, but am not completely certain. Perhaps Gerard will comment. (Suggestion: Move your post to Syrphids.)
… Ron Hemberger, 23 September, 2009 - 8:50pm login or register to post comments

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