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Geron - Geron calvus
Copyright © 2009 Ben Van Allen

Geron - Geron calvus
Clear Creek Metro Park, Fairfield County, Ohio, USA
June 26, 2009
Flew away from the flower then came right back, probably was interested in the nectar/pollen?

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Geron - Geron calvus Bee Fly - Geron calvus
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Contributed by Ben Van Allen on 27 June, 2009 - 8:47pm
Last updated 4 September, 2010 - 7:48pm

Moved
Moved from Geron.
… Joel Kits, 4 September, 2010 - 7:48pm login or register to post comments

Bee Fly
Geron to be specific. I shot one today, and it exhibited the same behavior.
… Ron Hemberger, 27 June, 2009 - 9:30pm login or register to post comments

 
Thanks!
I suspected Geron, but flies never cease to amaze me. Nice to know I suspected right this time, even if I second guessed myself later...
… Ben Van Allen, 27 June, 2009 - 9:35pm login or register to post comments

 
Very distinctive
You'll know it for sure the next time.
… Ron Hemberger, 27 June, 2009 - 9:43pm login or register to post comments

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