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Narrow-headed Marsh Fly

Helophilus fasciatus

Classification

Class
Insecta
Order
Diptera
Family
Syrphidae

Helophilus fasciatus (Walker, 1849), the narrow-headed marsh fly, is an abundant species of syrphid fly observed throughout the United States and Canada. Hoverflies can remain nearly motionless in flight. The adults are also known as flower flies for they are commonly found on flowers, from which they get both energy-giving nectar and protein-rich pollen.

Distribution

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