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Fly mimic? - Cimbex americanus - male
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Fly mimic? - Cimbex americanus - Male
Jennersville, Southern Chester County, Pennsylvania, USA
June 4, 2014
Size: Around 1 3/4 inches long
Found resting on the leaves of bridal wreath bush in the garden.
Contributed by Catbird on 4 June, 2014 - 6:15pm
Last updated 5 June, 2014 - 9:51am

Moved
Moved from ID Request.
… John S. Ascher, 4 June, 2014 - 11:32pm

Elm Sawfly…
See reference here.
… Ross Hill, 4 June, 2014 - 6:27pm

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