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Bee Fly

Hemipenthes sp.

Photo by JosephBullock
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Field Notes

Description:

This is a large insect. Wing span is about 3 1/2 cm. Fuzzy back and large eyes. Wings fanned out to side in resting position.

Habitat:

Forests and open areas here.

Notes:

It came in for a landing and rested then flew away. I've checked the usual places and BugGuide brought me close.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (1)
SarahWhitt
Hi Joseph...Nice pic! My mom had two of these on her deck (Western North Carolina) here's the link to my pic of them - thought you might find them interesting as well! http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/6265016 :)
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PublishedMay 23, 2011

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