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Progressive Bee Fly

Xenox tigrinus

Photo by CaseyRobinson
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Comments (6)
CaseyRobinson
Yeah I saw you posted that, the detail in the wings looks really cool with the macro lens
Dan Doucette
One flew onto my porch this afternoon. http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/6949050
Doryreed
Yeah it is Xenox tigrinus. Very interesting spot. :)
CaseyRobinson
Yes I believe you are right, do you know the scientific name? I didn't come across one in my search.
Doryreed
This looks like the progressive bee fly. Very similar to this spotting. http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/6894575
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PublishedJuly 29, 2011

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