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Eristalinus taeniops
Eristalinus taeniops
Hover Fly
Photographer: Donna Walker

ID: 0000 0000 1012 1082 (2012-10-15)

Copyright © 2012 Donna Walker

 
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  • date of photo  Sep 2012
  • latitude 33.02581   longitude -117.06566   max error distance 3300 meters     View on Google Maps.
  • horizontal datum World Geodetic System 1984
  • georeferencing source GeoLocate
  • location   Rancho Bernardo, CA (San Diego County, California, US)
  • family Syrphidae
  • order Diptera
  • class Insecta
  • notes   Hover Flies mimic bees in their appearance. This drone has large eyes that touch in the middle. Often seen hovering around and resting on flowers, Hover Flies feed on nectar.
  • keywords: Hover Fly, Hoverfly, Band-Eyed Drone
  • camera   Nikon Coolpix L3
  • contributor's ID #  DW
  • photo category: Animal - Invertebrate-Insect

  • MORE INFORMATION ABOUT THIS ANIMAL
  • common names   Hover Fly, Band-eyed Drone (photographer)
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