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Bee-like Robber Fly

Laphria grossa

Photo by JC_Forester
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Field Notes

Description:

Mimic of Bombus, specifically Bombus citrinus or bee queens of B. vagans, B. impatiens, and B. pensylvanicus depending upon the amount of yellow on the abdomen. Seen here with stink bug prey.

Habitat:

Deciduous forests.

Reference Links:

Species Laphria grossa - BugGuide.Net

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Comments (4)
JC_Forester
I thought so to Susan. The things we discover are amazing. :-)
suzmonk
I've enjoyed seeing all the "mimics" lately. And this is a good one!

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National Geographic's Great Nature Project
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PublishedAugust 6, 2013

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