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Male Syrphid - Sericomyia
Copyright © 2009 Jon M. Yuschock

Male Syrphid - Sericomyia
Elysburg, Northumberland County, Pennsylvania, USA
June 21, 2009
I found images that look similar but they are spread over more than one genus. Pretty confusing for me.
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Contributed by Jon M. Yuschock on 24 June, 2009 - 10:00pm
Last updated 30 June, 2009 - 1:26am

Are you considering Chrysotoxum and Sericomyia?
My best guess is that it's the latter. Have you seen this post, Jon?
… Ron Hemberger, 25 June, 2009 - 2:44pm login or register to post comments

 
Thanks for
the heads up, Ron. I thought the yellow hairs would be distinctive but wasn't certain.
… Jon M. Yuschock, 25 June, 2009 - 9:45pm login or register to post comments

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