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Photo by DonBaron
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Field Notes

Description:

Like a bee/wasp hybrid.

Species ID Suggestions

Robber fly

Asilidae

Reference Link
Latimeria
1

Laphria fernaldi
jason.dzurisin
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Comments (2)
Latimeria
It's tough to say for sure from the picture because it's a bit dark, but judging from the eyes and thin, hairy body, it could be a robber fly. There are a good number of species which mimic bees or wasps, so I'd suggest starting your search with the robber flies.
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PublishedMarch 10, 2011

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