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Copyright © 2007 Patrick Dockens

Syrphidae Fly - Copestylum apiciferum -

Tuscon, Tohono Chul Park, Pima County, Arizona, USA
November 17, 2007

Was seen hovering before landing on these flowers. Does the orange/red antennae help narrow this down?

Contributed by Patrick Dockens on 24 December, 2007 - 1:32pm
Last updated 15 May, 2018 - 9:40am

Moved

Moved from Copestylum.

… margarethe brummermann, 28 April, 2013 - 8:29pm

Copestylum

Female, but I don't know which species!
Greetings,

… Gerard Pennards, 25 December, 2007 - 7:02am

Interesting fly

In addition to antennae, wings seem distinctive, but I'm no expert. Do you have a view from the top that you can post?

… Ron Hemberger, 24 December, 2007 - 11:07pm

Copestylum apiciferum.

I agree with Ron on his ID.

… Eric Fisher, 17 March, 2009 - 5:40pm

Alright! The expert speaketh.

Thanks again, Eric.

… Ron Hemberger, 17 March, 2009 - 8:00pm

Looks like one I shot recently:

but I don't think you have enough here for an ID beyond genus.

… Ron Hemberger, 20 October, 2008 - 9:29pm

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