A drone or flower fly (Syrphidae sp.), probably a transverse-banded flower fly (Eristalis transversa) gathering pollen from a brown-eyed susan (Rudbeckia hirta) flower.

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A spider with prey under a brown-eyed susan leaf.

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Flower fly (Syrphidae sp.)

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