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mikesbales O Fallon, MO Dec 05, 2008

I found this near my garden in Kansas City, Mo. But I am unable to identify it and would appriciate some help Thanks in advance!

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suunto Sinks Grove, WV Dec 05, 2008

Not a bee, but a fly in the family Syrphidae (flower/hover flies). This is a very large family, and includes many species that bear a superficial resemblance to bees or wasps - see http://www.pbase.com/tmurray74/syrphid_flies_syrphidae for some ideas as to their variety.

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mikesbales O Fallon, MO Dec 05, 2008

Yellow Jacket Hover Fly! Thanks alot!!!!!!

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