Thursday, August 7, 2014

Hover fly (Syrphid fly)


Hover fly:  larvae, pupa, and adult. August 2014. On butterfly weed (Asclepias tuberosa).
**And incidentally, this plant turns out to be an aphid magnet. Haven't seen a single aphid on my other plants, not even roses.










8-16-14 Saw this newly-emerged one and watched as it slowly stretched body and wings. Wings became transparent and body darkened. 




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