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Fuzzy bee mimic - Microdon megalogaster

Fuzzy bee mimic - Microdon megalogaster
Fontenelle Forest, Bellevue, Sarpy County, Nebraska, USA
May 13, 2012
Size: approx. 12mm
Any help with ID appreciated.

Thanks,

Loren and Babs Padelford
Bellevue, NE

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Microdon megalogaster
I am pretty sure this is Microdon megalogaster. The abdomen should be entirely black from tergite 2 onwards for this species.

Jeff

 
Microdon megalogaster
Jeff,

Thanks for the ID. Appreciate your help.

Loren and Babs Padelford
Bellevue, NE

Moved
Moved from Flies.

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