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Syrphid Fly - Lejops
Copyright © 2006 Sandy Spitalnik

Syrphid Fly - Lejops
Central Park, New York County, New York, USA
August 6, 2006
Syrphidae. Anasimyia sp? (or Lejops?) Thanks for any ID help. Sandy
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Contributed by Lloyd Spitalnik on 18 August, 2006 - 11:00am
Last updated 18 August, 2006 - 11:42pm

Yes, Lejops distinctus
In Europe we would place it in the genus Anasimyia, but in the nearctic this is a subgenus from Lejops.
This seems to be the male of Lejops distinctus, judging by the orange coloration of the abdomen.
So, male of Lejops (Anasimyia) distinctus!
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… Gerard Pennards, 18 August, 2006 - 1:48pm login or register to post comments

 
Thanks
Hi Gerard,
Thanks so much for your quick reply and ID info. It's greatly appreciated! Sandy
… Lloyd Spitalnik, 18 August, 2006 - 11:03pm login or register to post comments

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