Bee fly ? - Mallota bautias

Moved from Syrphid Flies.

Bumblebee-like habitus, bare arista, swollen hind femora, curved R4+5 vein, and - most notably - triangular "tooth" on hind femur indicate Merodon equestris.

… Kelsey J.R.P. Byers, 2 May, 2014 - 6:08pm

Thanks Kelsey

Another BG AR. first. Thought it was Carpenter bee among many until I did a double take and realized that it was a fly.

… Cliff Ivy, 2 May, 2014 - 6:44pm

And, as you can see, I mess u

And, as you can see, I mess up occasionally :^) Mea culpa!

… Kelsey J.R.P. Byers, 12 May, 2014 - 3:34pm

Moved

Moved from ID Request.

… v belov, 24 April, 2014 - 3:56pm

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