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Bee Fly - Sparnopolius confusus
Copyright © 2008 brian flaig

Bee Fly - Sparnopolius confusus
Polk County, Minnesota, USA
August 26, 2008
At least that's what I think. More info? Thanks
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Contributed by brian flaig on 1 September, 2008 - 12:44pm
Last updated 2 September, 2008 - 9:09pm

Sparnopolius
This is Sparnopolius - note that vein M2 is present in this fly, while it would be absent in Geron.
… Joel Kits, 2 September, 2008 - 9:10pm login or register to post comments

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This is Geron sp.
… Andy Calderwood, 1 September, 2008 - 2:59pm login or register to post comments

 
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reminds me of Sparnopolius confusus... but i would believe Andy's ID over that...
… edward trammel, 2 September, 2008 - 1:00pm login or register to post comments

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