Kebnat
INSECTS

Dusky Drone Fly

Eristalis obscura

Insects
Dusky Drone Fly, Female
Dusky Drone Fly, Male
Dusky Drone Fly, photo 3 of 5

Fly in the family Syrphidae.

There are 9 observations of Dusky Drone Fly in Québec, mostly in Montérégie, Bas-Saint-Laurent and Mauricie, and it has been reported in 5 of the 17 regions.

Where to see it

  1. Montérégie2
  2. Bas-Saint-Laurent2
  3. Mauricie2
  4. Outaouais2
  5. Nord-du-Québec1

Similar species

Black-shouldered Drone FlyEristalis dimidiata
Eurasian Drone FlyEristalis arbustorum
Black-footed Drone FlyEristalis hirta
Common Drone FlyEristalis tenax