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Greater Bee Fly

Bombylius major

Photo by HarumKoh
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Field Notes

Description:

8-12mm.
japanese name: ビロードツリアブ.

Habitat:

mountain. sunny spots in woodland rides and clearings.
parasite to larva of Andrenidae(ヒメハナバチ科).
season: April-May.

Reference Links:

Greater Bee Fly - Bombylius major - Overview, Bombylius major

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