Genus Eupeodes volucris
Beautifully-patterned Hover Fly in Taylorsville, Utah. We've all seen Hover Flies in or near our gardens. They are
actually a very beneficial insect, feeding on aphids as larvae and pollinating as adults. Notice the intricate
pattern on the wings. © Carol Davis 5-6-2009
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