Insects and Spiders

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Tiny Bee Fly

This little bee fly was enjoying some nectar on my pot of gaillardias. There are many different species in this genus and without the actual specimen, genus is the best id I could get from experts. The name Geron comes from Greek for "old man" due to its humpbacked look. This is my first one of this genus.
Bee Fly (Geron sp)

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