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Bee fly
Villa sp.
40.5423, -3.68949
Field Notes
Description:
Probably Villa hottentotta. Villa is a genus of flies belonging to the bee-fly family (Bombyliidae). They range in size from 5 to 17 millimetres, and have typically rounded heads. The males of some species have a brilliant mat of silvery patagial scales. About 270 Villa species are found on all continents except Antarctica. They can be distinguished from similar genera (Hemipenthes) by their wing venation.
Habitat:
Evergreen oak and pine tree forest. Dehesa de Valdelatas
Notes:
Camera Model: NIKON D500. Exposure Time: 1/500 sec.; f/8; ISO Speed Rating: 640. Focal Length: 300.0 mm. No flash fired. DSC_2792
Reference Links:
Villa (fly) - Wikipedia
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PublishedOctober 30, 2018
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