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Looking blue - Helophilus fasciatus
Copyright © 2017 Suzy H

Looking blue - Helophilus fasciatus
Rideau Lakes (Elgin) , Leeds and Grenville, Ontario, Canada
September 7, 2017
Size: 3/8" to 1/2"
Sitting on tree foliage about 18" to 24" off ground, at edge of woods, in partial sun at 9 AM. In shade (shown), dark areas shine blue/purple; in sun, dark areas shine bronze.
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Contributed by Suzy H on 8 September, 2017 - 8:46pm
Last updated 9 May, 2021 - 2:17pm

Moved
Moved from Helophilus.
… Zachary Dankowicz, 9 May, 2021 - 2:17pm login or register to post comments

Helophilus fasciatus - male
Helophilus fasciatus - male

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Moved
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Image cropped for placement.
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Helophilus
Helophilus
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