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Narcissus bulb fly? - Merodon equestris

Narcissus bulb fly? - Merodon equestris
Barnes Prairie, Racine County, Wisconsin, USA
June 10, 2021
Merodon equestris, narcissus bulb fly?

Moved
Moved from Syrphid Flies.

Yes; Merodon equestris ... ma
Yes; Merodon equestris ... male.
R4+5 vein strongly looped and upper outer crossvein re-entrant; legs black.

 
Thanks for your explanation o
Thanks for your explanation of characteristics of male flies! I'll keep it in mind the next time I see them. They've become more prevalent on this prairie remnant in the last few years.

Moved
Moved from ID Request.

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