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Photo by wsduff
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Field Notes

Description:

Looks similar to hummingbird moth? Saw one other on other side of the house. They like to hang upside down.

Habitat:

Virginia

Species ID Suggestions

Greater Bee Fly

Bombylius major

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mbrummermann
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Greater Bee Fly

Bombylius major

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Jacob Gorneau
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Comments (4)
wsduff
Wow thanks! This is the second one I've seen perch upside down!
Jacob Gorneau
Interesting! Though this does look like a hummingbird moth, it is a member of the order Diptera (two-wings, or flies) in the family Bombyliidae. I've never seen them perch like this! Fantastic!
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PublishedMay 1, 2013

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