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Syrphidae - Cheilosia
Copyright © 2010 Andrew McKorney

Syrphidae - Cheilosia
Tillamook, Oregon, USA
April 25, 2010
Size: 9-10 mm
Fly is feeding on dandelion's nectar. Mixed forest.
Contributed by Andrew McKorney on 30 April, 2010 - 4:33pm
Last updated 3 January, 2015 - 6:28pm

Moved
Moved from Syrphid Flies.
… Martin Hauser, 3 January, 2015 - 6:28pm

Moved
Moved from Flies.
… John F. Carr, 11 December, 2010 - 9:50am

Brachyopini?
Among Syrphidae, wing veins are also close in Brachyopini.
… John F. Carr, 5 December, 2010 - 3:57pm

 
A better candidate than my guess.
Xylota has enlarged rear femur; this fly doesn't.
… Ron Hemberger, 5 December, 2010 - 7:28pm

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… Ken Wolgemuth, 8 May, 2010 - 11:03pm

Might be Xylota.
Suggest you post known flies to Flies (Diptera) or better for more responsive expert review.
… Ron Hemberger, 30 April, 2010 - 10:10pm

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