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Bee fly

Bombyliidae

Photo by Maria dB
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Field Notes

Habitat:

Wooded area near a creek

Notes:

This little fly rarely alighted for more than a second.

Reference Links:

Bombyliidae

Species ID Suggestions

Greater Bee Fly

Bombylius major

Reference Link
Jacob Gorneau
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Comments (2)
Maria dB
Thanks, Jacob. I have also asked BugGuide about an ID, although the photos are blurry when enlarged as to the size they want. :)

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PublishedApril 27, 2013

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