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Flock o' Syrphids - Eupeodes - female

Flock o' Syrphids - Eupeodes - Female
San Joaquin Marsh, Irvine, Orange County, California, USA
October 28, 2009
Side shots like this are good for distinguishing Eupeodes from its near twin Syrphus, which does not have this black margined abdomen. If you're going for a shot like this, be sure the wing doesn't obscure the edge of the abdomen.

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Flock o' Syrphids - Eupeodes - female Flock o' Syrphids - Eupeodes - female Flock o' Syrphids - Eupeodes - female