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Yellowjacket Hover Fly Milesia virginiensis? - Milesia virginiensis
Copyright © 2020 Louise Woodrich

Yellowjacket Hover Fly Milesia virginiensis? - Milesia virginiensis
Outside Richmond, Hanover County, Virginia, USA
July 24, 2020
On Rattlesnake master in my pollinator garden. It or they have been doing fast fly throughs for several days. First time I saw one light for a quick moment. Looks deep orange in flight.
Contributed by Louise Woodrich on 1 August, 2020 - 9:03am
Last updated 24 June, 2021 - 9:26pm

Moved
Moved from Syrphid Flies.
… Zachary Dankowicz, 24 June, 2021 - 9:26pm

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… John F. Carr, 15 September, 2020 - 9:46am

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