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Golden fly - Merodon equestris
Copyright © 2008 StevenBren

Golden fly - Merodon equestris
Nashville, Davidson County, Tennessee, USA
March 5, 2008
Size: ~ 25 mm
Never noticed this big, pretty guy before.
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Contributed by StevenBren on 4 May, 2008 - 10:17am

Interesting,
it was within a few feet of a Narcissus planting
… StevenBren, 4 May, 2008 - 10:25am login or register to post comments

GReta pic of Merodon equestri
GReta pic of Merodon equestris,.,, it is an import from Europe and has many different color variations!
… Martin Hauser, 4 May, 2008 - 10:19am login or register to post comments

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