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Syrphid Larva - Eupeodes pomus
Copyright © 2006 Bill Johnson

Syrphid Larva - Eupeodes pomus
Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA
July 7, 1996
This was an interesting scene of the hunter after food. The syrphid fly larva after the aphids. Any possible ID for the Syrphid larva? It certainly has some great color markings on it.
Contributed by Bill Johnson on 25 November, 2006 - 11:41pm
Last updated 30 September, 2021 - 3:55pm

Moved
Moved from subgenus Metasyrphus larvae and puparia.
… Even Dankowicz, 30 September, 2021 - 3:55pm

Moved
Moved from Unidentified Larvae and Puparia.
… Even Dankowicz, 10 January, 2021 - 8:34pm

Moved
Moved from Unidentified Larvae and Pupae.
… Beatriz Moisset, 7 December, 2009 - 6:13pm

Moved
Moved from Syrphid Flies.
… john and jane balaban, 9 February, 2007 - 6:15pm

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