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Bee Killer

Mallophora fautrix

Photo by LuckyLogan
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Field Notes

Description:

Bee-mimic robberfly. Around 2.5 cm in length.

Habitat:

Grassy area around a pond

Notes:

Got bit several times by fire ants while taking this photo.

Species ID Suggestions

Bee Killer

Mallophora fautrix

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StirredMocha
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Comments (12)
CindyBinghamKeiser
Great shot! Just love this species and am glad someone else got a close-up of it :)
LuckyLogan
Thanks everyone for your compliments! It makes getting swarmed by fire ants worth the shot! :)
The MnMs
Lucky, this is a fantastic spotting!
beaker98
Nice spotting Logan and wonderful shot! It looks kind of evil.

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PublishedAugust 16, 2014

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