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Wasp mimic fly

Helophilus sp.

Photo by KarenL
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35.8987, -86.9624

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Pretty much the only arthropod I've spotted all week! :(

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Comments (2)
KarenL
Thanks Antonio! It is indeed a fly - I guess it gets it's name from being striped like a wasp!
AntónioGinjaGinja
spectacular,i never seened nothing like that,perfect masc,in a first look i thougth it as a fly:-)very good spot Karen

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