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Bee Fly

Bombylius fulvibasoides

Photo by LuckyLogan
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Field Notes

Description:

Bee mimic fly feeding on wild flowers. Let me know if you think ID is correct.

Habitat:

Prairie

Notes:

First reporting of this species in Iowa. Has been found in Nebraska, Minnesota, Wisconsin and South Dakota.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
LuckyLogan
Thanks Dominique for all your comments. This one in particular was a cool little find. First time ever seeing anything like it.

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Mimetic Animals of the World
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Iowan Biodiversity
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National Geographic's Great Nature Project
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PublishedJuly 29, 2014

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