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Bombylius major

Photo by SaskiaMarloh
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Field Notes

Description:

An insect flying like a humming bird, about 8mm long, in constant movement, with a long sting to collect nectar from the flowers of the lilac, very difficult to catch, especially on a windy day like yesterday that made the connecting also difficlut for this species.

Habitat:

Forest and fields

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)

It is a bee fly I think. Bombylius major probably due to the colour on the wings..

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PublishedMay 3, 2011

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