Posted by Paul Beuk on 28-12-2004 07:48
#2
Hello Bruce,
I think this is a species of
Tropidia, maybe
Tropidia quadrata but there are seven other species in North America. There are not many genera with such an apical flange on the hind femur. The (imported) European
Merodon equestris has it, but mimic bumblebees.
Resembling
Tropidia are some
Cynorhinella, but these have a face that projects anteroventrally and the face itself is less swollen and has a very distinct median knob.