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Blue-polished Drone Fly

Eristalis saxorum

Classification

Class
Insecta
Order
Diptera
Family
Syrphidae

Eristalis saxorum ( Wiedemann, 1830 ), the Blue-polished Drone Fly, is an uncommon species of syrphid fly found along the Eastern United States. Hoverflies get their names from the ability to remain nearly motionless while in flight. The adults are also known as flower flies for they are commonly found around and on flowers, from which they get both energy-giving nectar and protein-rich pollen.

Distribution

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