Sericomyia chrysotoxoides
Introduction '''''Sericomyia chrysotoxoides ''''', (Macquart 1842), the '''Oblique-banded Pond Fly ''', is a common species of syrphid fly observed across the eastern half of North America and in the Rocky Mountains. Syrphid flies are also known as Hover Flies or Flower Flies because the adults are frequently found hovering around flowers from which they feed on nectar and pollen. Adults are  long,  black with yellow bands, less prominent in the male. The larvae of this genus are known as rat tailed maggots for the long posterior breathing tube.''S. chrysotoxoides'' female
References * Bugguide.net. Species ''Sericomyia chrysotoxoides''