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Beefly - Systoechus
Copyright © 2006 Sean McCann

Beefly - Systoechus
Savannas Preserve SP (south), Martin County, Florida, USA
June 25, 2006
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Contributed by Sean McCann on 25 June, 2006 - 9:49am
Last updated 25 June, 2006 - 10:16pm

Bombylius
This is definetely in genus Bombylius, though I couldn't seem to find an exact match in the guide. Since the wings on yours lacks markings, bombylius major can be ruled out. The closest match I could find is to this image, but unfortunately, it hasn't been ID'd to a species as of yet.
… Jason Widlacki, 25 June, 2006 - 9:50pm login or register to post comments

 
Thanks!
What do you think of this one, from the same park?:
… Sean McCann, 25 June, 2006 - 9:53pm login or register to post comments

 
Bee Fly
Appears to be identical to yours. Hopefully an expert will be able to ID these to a species.
… Jason Widlacki, 25 June, 2006 - 10:05pm login or register to post comments

 
Might have found a match...
Check out the pictures of Systoechus solitus on this website http://www.giffbeaton.com/Bee%20Flies.htm (they look very similar to yours).
… Jason Widlacki, 25 June, 2006 - 10:12pm login or register to post comments

 
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Looks very similar. Thanks!!
If we're wrong, maybe someone will let us know.
… Sean McCann, 25 June, 2006 - 10:15pm login or register to post comments

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