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Maybe a Hemipenthes - Anthrax georgicus
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Maybe a Hemipenthes - Anthrax georgicus
Hilton Head, Beaufort County, South Carolina, USA
May 17, 2014
I think this is a Hemipenthes (Bee Fly) because it seems to match other posted images. Can anyone confirm or help with the ID? Thanks!
Contributed by Carol Clemens on 19 May, 2014 - 1:33pm
Last updated 4 June, 2014 - 6:39pm

Moved
Moved from Bee Flies.
… Joel Kits, 4 June, 2014 - 6:39pm

Moved for expert attention.
Moved from ID Request.
… Ken Wolgemuth, 19 May, 2014 - 4:05pm

You might also consider Anthr
You might also consider Anthrax georgicus. But wait for an expert opinion because those two genera are pretty similar.
… Rich Kelly, 19 May, 2014 - 3:54pm

 
Thanks!
I will check the other and wait for another response, too. Thanks for taking the time to help. Carol C.
… Carol Clemens, 19 May, 2014 - 4:43pm

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