Order Diptera Higher classification Toxomerus | Family Syrphidae Scientific name Toxomerus marginatus Rank Species | |
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Similar Toxomerus, Hoverfly, Fly, Insect, Toxomerus geminatus | ||
Flower flies mating toxomerus marginatus
Toxomerus marginatus, is a common species of hoverfly. It is found in many parts of North America.
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The larvae are predators of thrips, aphids, and small caterpillars. Adult feed on a wide range of flowers.
Toxomerus marginatus on helianthus
References
Toxomerus marginatus Wikipedia(Text) CC BY-SA