Eristalinus aeneus
I almost didn't take a picture of this fly because, hey, if you've seen one fly you've seen them all, right? Not so. There are many different
kind of flies and some flies are mistaken for bees. The larva of this fly feeds mostly on decaying matter in brackish ponds or sewage.
The adults are mostly nectar feeders, I think, but they are attracted to decaying matter. © Carol Davis, 5-7-2009
On to Part II of Hover Flies
Home - Insects and Bugs of Utah
Other Home - Amazing Nature
.