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Bee-like Robber Fly

Laphria sp.

Photo by AshleyT
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Field Notes

Description:

Looks like a bee, but I don't think it really is. Some bee mimic something.

Habitat:

Came to my porch light at night. Middle of town in a prairie area.

Reference Links:

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

Species ID Suggestions

Bee-like robber fly

Laphria sp.

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PublishedAugust 29, 2013

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