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Bee Hunter Robber Fly

Laphria spp.

Photo by JC_Forester
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36.6481, -83.766

Field Notes

Description:

This species is a bumble bee mimic. They attack bees, wasps, and other flower visitors, seizing prey by the thorax with their bristly legs to avoid being stung.

Reference Links:

Genus Laphria - Bee-like Robber Flies - BugGuide.Net

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