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Bee-like Syrphid Fly - Merodon equestris - female
Copyright © 2005 tom murray

Bee-like Syrphid Fly - Merodon equestris - Female
Lancaster, Worcester County, Massachusetts, USA
June 24, 2005
Size: 9mm

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Bee-like Syrphid Fly - Merodon equestris - female Bee-like Syrphid Fly - Merodon equestris - female
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Contributed by tom murray on 26 June, 2005 - 9:52pm
Last updated 27 June, 2005 - 4:25pm

Merodon equestris
Hello Tom,
This is a female of Merodon equestris, a bee like syrphid that originates from Europe. There are several color variations known in this species! There are already a few pictures of this species in the guide.
Greetings,
Gerard Pennards
… Gerard Pennards, 27 June, 2005 - 12:02pm login or register to post comments

 
Color variations
I thought it might be something else, but now I know about the variations. Thanks again Gerard.
… tom murray, 27 June, 2005 - 4:48pm login or register to post comments

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