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Home » Guide » Arthropods (Arthropoda) » Insects (Insecta) » Flies (Diptera) » Aschiza » Syrphid Flies (Syrphidae) » Eristalinae » Merodontini » Merodon » Narcissus bulb fly (Merodon equestris)
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Narcissus bulb fly - Merodon equestris
Copyright © 2009 Peter Devereaux

Narcissus bulb fly - Merodon equestris
Coos Bay, Coos County, Oregon, USA
May 1, 2009
Size: 9/16"
Observered at noon time resting on a Lily leaf.
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Contributed by Peter Devereaux on 1 May, 2009 - 2:37pm

Syrphidae
Thank you Richard. I have seen several flies this season that are new to me.
… Peter Devereaux, 1 May, 2009 - 3:14pm login or register to post comments

Bulb Fly (Merodon sp.) - Syrphidae
Among the most common Bumble-bee mimics.
… Richard Vernier, 1 May, 2009 - 3:00pm login or register to post comments

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