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Copyright © 2008 Lynette Elliott

Syrphid Fly - Eupeodes volucris -

Desert Hot Springs, Riverside County, California, USA
March 31, 2008

Funny elongated hind end on this one.

Contributed by Lynette Elliott on 7 April, 2008 - 11:16pm
Last updated 15 April, 2008 - 9:19pm

Moved

Moved from Syrphid Flies.

… Lynette Elliott, 15 April, 2008 - 9:19pm

Yes

A male Eupeodes volucris for sure!
Greetings

… Gerard Pennards, 15 April, 2008 - 3:54pm

Eupeodes volucris, I think

Look at this one, Eupeodes volucris

rather similar, however to Scaeva pyrastri:

but I think it is the first one.

Looks like a fun time in the desert. I used to live in nearby Palm Springs, but did not do much insect watching then. Good to see you are still active on BugGuide.

… Cotinis, 8 April, 2008 - 8:18pm

Thanks Patrick,

I think you're first one is right. My specimen doesn't seem to have the swollen forhead mentioned for the second one. I may wait a little longer to see what the fly experts have to say. Thanks for the help.

… Lynette Elliott, 8 April, 2008 - 9:57pm

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