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Bumblebee mimic - Merodon equestris
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Bumblebee mimic - Merodon equestris
Arlington, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA
May 20, 2020
I'm thinking maybe the Narcissus Bulb Fly Merodon equestris. Also, it was found near a fairly large path of daffodil. Ideas? Thanks!
Contributed by John Ross on 22 May, 2020 - 7:41am
Last updated 22 May, 2020 - 1:09pm

Moved
Moved from Syrphid Flies.
… Kelsey J.R.P. Byers, 22 May, 2020 - 11:09am

Yes; Merodon equestris … ma
Yes; Merodon equestris … male.
R4+5 strongly looped and upper outer cross-vein re-entrant.
… Bill Dean, 22 May, 2020 - 10:58am

 
Thanks!
Thanks Bill, and I especially appreciate the explanation! -John
… John Ross, 22 May, 2020 - 1:08pm

Moved
Moved from Flies.
… Ken Wolgemuth, 22 May, 2020 - 7:47am

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