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Bee-like Tachinid Fly

Hystricia abrupta

Photo by tomk3886
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Field Notes

Description:

Fairly large, very bristly fly. Has black head, thorax and legs. Abdomen mostly orange.

Habitat:

Found on a yellow flower in an open conifer forest.

Reference Links:

https://www.insectidentification.org/insect-description.php?identification=Bee-…

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