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Large Spearhorn - Chrysotoxum cautum

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Large Spearhorn Large Spearhorn - Chrysotoxum cautum dylan Avonview Cemetery to Troopers Hill 3 Jun 2023, 6:10 p.m. 3 Jun 2023, 12:57 p.m.

Species Description

Widespread and fairly frequent in the South. Habitat includes: scrub, grassy woodland edge etc. Life story: Larvae feed on ant-attended root aphids. Flight period: May to September (peaks in June).

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