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Syrphid - Merodon equestris

Syrphid - Merodon equestris
Groton, Middlesex County, Massachusetts, USA
May 17, 2014

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Syrphid - Merodon equestris Syrphid - Merodon equestris

Moved
Moved from Syrphid Flies.

Either Merodon equestris or M
Either Merodon equestris or Mallota; some of the traits look intermediate to me (the facial tubercule pattern and hind femur) so I'm having a hard time telling.

 
Another picture added
It's a little different angle, hope that helps.

 
Unfortunately not :^( We'll
Unfortunately not :^( We'll probably have to wait for someone else to come along and offer an opinion; apologies!

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