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Bald-faced Hornet Fly (Spilomyia fusca)
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Copyright © 2008
Carmen Champagne
Syrphid fly -
Spilomyia fusca
Asheville/ Blue Ridge Parkway, Buncombe County, North Carolina, USA
August 16, 2008
This fly was visiting Joe-pye flowers. It looks just like a Baldfaced hornet, except for the eyes.
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Contributed by
Carmen Champagne
on 16 November, 2008 - 5:26pm