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Syrphid Fly

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Field Notes

Description:

Hangs out with honey bees, but not fuzzy and has two different stripes.

Species ID Suggestions

Syphrid Fly

Family - Syphridae

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Kranti Dhiman
2

Bee Mimic (fly)

Diptera

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medusasnakes123
1

Hoverfly

helophilus fasciatus
Paul Davis
2

Comments (3)
ForestDragon
This appears to be one of the Syrphid Flies, species Helophilus fasciatus. Here is a link so you can compare your find. http://bugguide.net/node/view/48957 Syrphid Flies are often called Hoverflies, as well. For the scientific name section, only the Genus and species names go there. If you do not know the genus or species, please leave that section blank and tick the little box that says "Help me ID this species".
Kranti Dhiman
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/30857035 ... check this also Natalie !!
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PublishedApril 17, 2014

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