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What type of bee or wasp is this? - Milesia virginiensis - male

What type of bee or wasp is this? - Milesia virginiensis - Male
Honea Path, Anderson County, South Carolina, USA
June 12, 2011
Size: 1 inch

Moved
Moved from ID Request.

A fly, actually :)
The Yellowjacket Hover Fly (Milesia virginiensis):



Welcome to BugGuide!

 
Thank you!!
I was telling my son that the "thing" definitely had the head of a fly. The coloring just threw us for a loop! Thanks so much. This was about to "bug" me to death! Pun intended! LOL

 
You're quite welcome :)
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