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Large bee fly

Bombylius major

Photo by JamesPybus
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Field Notes

Description:

Moth, fly, mimicking bee

Habitat:

Garden

Notes:

Was seen in May

Reference Links:

Bombylius major, Bee mimic flies in to a garden near you | Natural History Museum

Species ID Suggestions

Large bee fly

Bombylius major

Reference Link
KarenL
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Comments (1)
KarenL
Also check out this link http://www.nhm.ac.uk/about-us/news/2011/april/bee-mimic-flies-in-to-a-garden-near-you96805.html

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PublishedSeptember 18, 2011

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