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Southern Bee Killer

Mallophora orcina

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Field Notes

Description:

Bee Killer Robber Fly
Mallophora orcina

Habitat:

Found perch atop an Acacia in the Chihuahuan desert.

Notes:

Identified thanks to James A McNair!

Species ID Suggestions

Bee Killer Robber Fly

Mallophora orcina

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James McNair
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PublishedAugust 10, 2014

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