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Robber Fly

Laphria flava

Photo by Gaia80
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Field Notes

Description:

Black, white and orange colored fly, between 15 and 20mm body length. Mimics bees or bumblebees, and are a predatory fly.

Habitat:

Open area in mixed forest, scouting for prey on a dead tree.

Reference Links:

Laphria (fly), Laphria flava (Bumblebee Robberfly) - an album on Flickr

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