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What genus of syrphidae? - Palpada furcata - male
Copyright © 2005 Tom Webster

What genus of syrphidae? - Palpada furcata - Male
Phoenix, Maricopa County, Arizona, USA
November 5, 2005
Can anyone point me to a genus for this syrphid fly?
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Contributed by Tom Webster on 22 November, 2005 - 3:31pm
Last updated 12 June, 2006 - 4:28pm

Genus Palpada
Hello Tom,
This is a male specimen in the genus Palpada, closely related to the genus Eristalis. There are about 10 species ranging from central USA southwards!
Greetings,
Gerard Pennards
… Gerard Pennards, 22 November, 2005 - 4:33pm login or register to post comments

 
Thank you, Gerard. I was look
Thank you, Gerard. I was looking close at Eristalis but it just didn't quite seem to fit.
… Tom Webster, 22 November, 2005 - 5:12pm login or register to post comments

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