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Bee-like Robber Fly

Laphria

Photo by Christine Y.
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Field Notes

Description:

Bee-like Robber Fly

Habitat:

Kent Falls State Park

Notes:

Thanks to keithp2012 for the ID!

Reference Links:

Laphria (fly)

Species ID Suggestions

Bee-like Robber Fly

Laphria thoracica

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Comments (2)
Christine Y.
Really! Wow, I thought the head and position of the forelegs was a bit off, but couldn't figure out what was up. Thank you!
keithp2012
That's a robber fly mimicking a bumble bee

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PublishedJune 10, 2013

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