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Bee or Fly? - Merodon equestris
Copyright © 2007 Bill Johnson

Bee or Fly? - Merodon equestris
Minneapolis, Hennepin County, Minnesota, USA
June 1, 2007
A very curious bee or fly. It reminds me of a Narcissus Bulb fly, except for the vary dark abdomen area, but I seem to recall it flew like a bee would.
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Contributed by Bill Johnson on 18 June, 2007 - 9:33pm
Last updated 19 June, 2007 - 1:07pm

Syrphid fly
Eristalinae
… Adalbert Goertz, 18 June, 2007 - 9:53pm login or register to post comments

Antenna and face say "fly"
I'm pretty sure it's a syrphid and the Narcissus Bulb Fly is in that category, but am not sure this is one. Syrphids are also called hover or flower flies, reflecting their habits and bee-like quality.
… Ron Hemberger, 18 June, 2007 - 9:44pm login or register to post comments

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