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Hemipenthes sinuosa
A small Bee fly - less than 1/4" - with an irregular wavy border of the black area on the wing. Larvae are parasites (hyperparasitic) of parasitic bees & wasps. Adults nectar from flowers on low vegetation.
Most of North America. Open areas with sandy or well-drained soil and sparse or low vegetation.
Observed nectaring on Sedum.
Spotted on Jun 14, 2012
Submitted on Jun 15, 2012
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