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Palpada vinetorum
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Copyright © 2008
Deacon Hedgelon
Bee having breakfast -
Palpada vinetorum
St. Pete Beach, Pinellas County, Florida, USA
October 15, 2007
A bee on helianthus... this I know... Any idea what kind? This site has become my new favorite hobby over night...
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Contributed by
Deacon Hedgelon
on 20 May, 2008 - 10:54am
Last updated 18 September, 2013 - 5:19pm
Moved
Moved from
Palpada
.
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Martin Hauser
, 18 September, 2013 - 5:19pm
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Moved
Moved from
Eristalini
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Martin Hauser
, 21 January, 2013 - 4:12pm
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Moved
Moved from
Syrphid Flies
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Eric R. Eaton
, 6 January, 2009 - 6:03pm
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Moved
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john and jane balaban
, 17 June, 2008 - 4:18pm
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Not an ID
I can't see enough to give a real ID, but it stikes me that all of the stripes go side-to-side with none head-to-tail on the thorax. This is similar to some in Genus Palpada, especially Palpada vinetorum. But as I said my ID is unsure.
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John R. Maxwell
, 20 May, 2008 - 11:45am
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Deacon, try to get photos of flies from the top
Idea is to show wing veins, which can aid greatly in ID. Also, please crop a bit closer.
I agree with John that Palpada is a distinct possibility here, but a top view of the thorax would probably be needed for positive ID. Maybe Gerard could nail it anyway, though. (There is at least one other genus with a very similar look.)
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Ron Hemberger
, 20 May, 2008 - 6:32pm
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Actally, it's a fly. You'll
Actally, it's a fly. You'll hear more specific information from others.
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Skip Blanchard
, 20 May, 2008 - 11:16am
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Not so sure
may actually be one of the Syrphid Flies (Syrphidae)
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John R. Maxwell
, 20 May, 2008 - 11:15am
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