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syrphid fly - Chalcosyrphus piger - male
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syrphid fly - Chalcosyrphus piger - Male
Lake Meyer Park, Winneshiek County, Iowa, USA
June 22, 2018
Size: 10 mm
Here's a good look at the fly's red abdomen and swollen hind femur.

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Contributed by Larry Reis on 8 February, 2019 - 9:45pm
Last updated 31 July, 2021 - 9:54am

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… Larry Reis, 9 February, 2019 - 7:39am

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