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14th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Hoverfly (European species)

This European Hoverfly is very intent on pollinating a white yarrow flower--the proboscis of the hoverfly is fully extended.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 06.2015
Date Uploaded: 08.2016
Photo Location: Lafayette, Indiana, United States of America
Camera: Canon EOS REBEL T5i
Copyright: © Lea Foster