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Bee fly unusual colour had been mating

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Joanne McNeill
just looked that up, i think you are right, didnt get too close as a bit allergic thanks
LauraMaria
This looks rather more like a bee fly, http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bombyliidae I've never seen one myself, so nice spot!
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PublishedJune 3, 2011

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