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Bald-faced Hornet Mimic

Spilomyia fusca

Description:

An amazing fly with super-cool eyes, Spilomyia fusca is an impeccable mimic of Dolichovespula maculata, the Bald-faced Hornet.

Habitat:

Nectaring on Daucus carota.

Notes:

Lifer!

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Jacob Gorneau
Spotted by
Jacob Gorneau

Maine, USA

Spotted on Aug 8, 2013
Submitted on Aug 29, 2013

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