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Bombyliidae

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Field Notes

Description:

The Bombyliidae are a family of flies. Adults generally feed on nectar and pollen, some being important pollinators. Larvae generally are parasitoids of other insects.

Habitat:

Spotted at the mountains above 1800 m. Parque Natural de Sierra de Gredos

Notes:

Camera Model: NIKON D300. Exposure Time: 1/800 sec.; f/14; ISO Speed Rating: 800. Exposure Bias: 0 EV. Focal Length: 300.0 mm. No flash fired

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PublishedSeptember 19, 2014

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