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Toxomerus Hover Fly on Astilbe: Characteristics that distinguish this 1 cm long fly from the American Hover Fly, is that the Toxomerus species has a yellow face, as well as an interesting little pattern on the abdomen. This fly’s larval form is extremely important in controlling aphid populations.
Toxomerus Hover Fly on Astilbe: Characteristics that distinguish this 1 cm long fly from the American Hover Fly, is that the Toxomerus species has a yellow face, as well as an interesting little pattern on the abdomen. This fly’s larval form is extremely important in controlling aphid populations.