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Greater bee fly

Bombylius major

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Field Notes

Description:

The eggs of this bee mimic are flicked by the adult female toward the entrance of the underground nests of solitary bees and wasps. After hatching, the larvae find their way into the nests to feed on the grubs.

Habitat:

Mason Farm Biological Reserve

Reference Links:

Bombylius major, Species Bombylius major - Greater Bee Fly - BugGuide.Net

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PublishedJune 13, 2014

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