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Bumble Bee Mimic Hoverfly

Merodon equestris

Description:

A stout fly with a small head. The tergites are black, without the dust spots or blue-purple sheen of other Merodon species. The thorax and abdomen are hidden by dense, long, erect hairs of variable colouration.-Wikipedia

Habitat:

Spotted on tansy flower in a meadow.

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Brian38
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Brian38

Federal Way, Washington, USA

Spotted on Aug 5, 2017
Submitted on Aug 6, 2017

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