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Fly - Xylota bicolor
Copyright © 2021 Louise Woodrich

Fly - Xylota bicolor
Outside Richmond, Hanover County, Virginia, USA
May 19, 2021
On bee balm at the edge of my woods with streams. Clay soil.

Thanks for the ID, Bill Dean. I hope to find another opportunity to get better shots.
Contributed by Louise Woodrich on 22 May, 2021 - 9:00pm
Last updated 23 May, 2021 - 7:42am

Moved
Moved from Syrphid Flies.
… Ken Wolgemuth, 23 May, 2021 - 7:18am

Xylota bicolor .... male
Xylota bicolor .... male
… Bill Dean, 23 May, 2021 - 4:35am

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… Ken Wolgemuth, 22 May, 2021 - 10:11pm

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