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Bee Fly

Triplasius pictus

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Field Notes

Description:

A beautiful bee fly with spotted wings. The only bee fly with triarcticulate dilated antennae.

Habitat:

Mountain meadow on the edge of deciduous woodland.

Notes:

Genus first time spotted on PN.

Reference Links:

Triplasius pictus - Overview, Triplasius pictus – Wikipedia, [Triplasius pictus] autre bombyle à ailes tachées - Le Monde des insectes

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PublishedMarch 21, 2017

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