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little black hover fly - Paragus
Copyright © 2004 Richard Leung

little black hover fly - Paragus
Springfield, Virginia, USA
October 9, 2004
This small fly was hovering near some weeds growing between a couple of bricks. I photographed it once it landed. Any help identifying is appreciated.
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Contributed by Richard Leung on 10 October, 2004 - 6:16pm
Last updated 20 February, 2005 - 11:00am

Paragus female
Hello Richard,
This is a female in the genus Paragus from the Syrphidae (the false vein 'vena spuria'is very well visible).
This could even be the female of Paragus (subgenus Pandasyopthalmus) haemorrhous, because of the black scutellum.
But there are several other species who are even undescribed yet, so that is not a solid ID yet!
Greetings,
Gerard Pennards
… Gerard Pennards, 20 February, 2005 - 8:02am login or register to post comments

 
Paragus
Thank you for the helpful information, Gerard. Very much appreciated!
… Richard Leung, 20 February, 2005 - 10:59am login or register to post comments

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