This was a first for me. BugGuide identifies it as a male Four-lined Hornet Fly (Spilomyia sayi). photo

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19-Aug-2026

At first glance it looks like a black and white hornet gathering nectar from the Goldenrod in my garden.

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hayl		20-Aug-2026 21:10
Outstanding photo!

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