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Syrphid, wasp mimic - Physocephala sagittaria

Syrphid, wasp mimic - Physocephala sagittaria
Mayflower, Faulkner County, Arkansas, USA
July 13, 2019
Size: 14 mm
Appears to be one of the Cerioidini. Was the only Syrphid in a massive flower field.

Moved
Moved from Physocephala.

Physocephala sagittaria
Dark discal cell, very dark facial grooves, pale (white here) spot on cheek bordered by dark brown, well-marked pollinose humeri...all point to P. sagittaria.

Moved
Moved from Thick-headed Flies.

Moved
Moved from Cerioidini.

Conopidae
Conopidae
Not Syrphidae.
Look at the mouthparts.

 
That
appears true. Have not been looking at these for awhile. Thanks.
Physocephala then?

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