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Attracted to my roses - Milesia virginiensis
Copyright © 2011 Carlee Oj

Attracted to my roses - Milesia virginiensis
Haymarket, Prince William County, Virginia, USA
June 21, 2011
Along with the Longhorn Beetles I had identified yesterday, this was buzzing around my yellow roses. Seems to be a popular spot this year for all sorts of beautiful bugs!
Contributed by Carlee Oj on 21 June, 2011 - 10:34am
Last updated 1 October, 2013 - 5:23pm

Moved
Moved from Milesia.
… Martin Hauser, 1 October, 2013 - 5:23pm

Moved
Moved from Syrphid Flies.
… Martin Hauser, 5 July, 2011 - 10:59am

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… v belov, 1 July, 2011 - 3:21am

Moved
Moved from Frass.

Moved back to ID request as this adds June for Virginia. Maybe?
… Carlee Oj, 27 June, 2011 - 11:55pm

Frassed
Moved from ID Request.
… Carlee Oj, 27 June, 2011 - 10:34pm

Probably -
Milesia virginiensis (Yellowjacket Hover Fly)...
… Ken Schneider, 21 June, 2011 - 11:09am

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