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Convincing Bee Fly - Merodon equestris
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Convincing Bee Fly - Merodon equestris
Sunnyvale, Santa Clara County, California, USA
April 30, 2008
I guess this would be a bee fly...

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Contributed by HandsOff on 1 May, 2008 - 4:16am
Last updated 1 May, 2008 - 1:44pm

Yep, it is!
And this bee-mimic is Merodon equestris, a male.
There are several color forms of this species, you'll find enuogh pictures in the guide to compare with!
greetings
… Gerard Pennards, 1 May, 2008 - 6:01am login or register to post comments

 
Nice find, Mac
A first for California.
… Ron Hemberger, 1 May, 2008 - 3:32pm login or register to post comments

 
Thanks, Ron!
It's been a while! I've missed your expertise on these flies. Now that the good weather is here I am really appreciating these larger exotic insects!
… HandsOff, 2 May, 2008 - 3:31pm login or register to post comments

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