SPHAEROPHORIA SP.
Sphaerophoria sp.
FLOWER FLY FAMILY (Syrphidae)
Description
This small fly is a little less than 1/2 inch (10 mm) in length. It has an elongated abdomen that is orange with 2 black bands on segments 1 and 2. The thorax is dark brown with yellow on the sides. The large eyes are brown and the face is white. The legs are pale yellow and the wings are clear.
Occurrence
This flower fly is probably common in this area. The individual shown in Photo A was photographed in Fontenelle Forest in mid-September. The individual shown in Photo B was photographed in early June in Fontenelle Forest.
Comments
There are 13 species in the genus Sphaerophoria in North America. The larvae of this genus of flies eat aphids and are important in aphid control.
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