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Bumblebee mimic - Mallota bautias
Copyright © 2005 Beatriz Moisset

Bumblebee mimic - Mallota bautias
Hilltown Township, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA
May 12, 2005
Size: 12-16 mm
This bumblebee mimic doesn't quite look like the others in the guide (Laphria), so I would appreciate some help.
Southeastern PA

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Contributed by Beatriz Moisset on 13 May, 2005 - 8:34am
Last updated 25 January, 2019 - 1:11pm

Could be...
a species of Mallota...
… Tony DiTerlizzi, 13 May, 2005 - 10:06am

 
I'd agree.
Definitely a syrphid, Mallota is a likely possibility.
… Eric R. Eaton, 13 May, 2005 - 12:33pm

 
Thanks
Thanks to both of you.
… Beatriz Moisset, 13 May, 2005 - 3:46pm

 
Bumblebee mimic
Hi Beatriz - I am trying to learn to see the difference between flies and bees, and your photo really catches it beautifully. Thanks for sharing!
… Sara Tangren, 15 February, 2007 - 9:14am

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