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Bee killer

Mallophora bomboides

Photo by auntnance123
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Field Notes

Description:

almost 1 inch long

Habitat:

spotted on blackberry farm among weeds

Notes:

Or possibly a bee mimic fly? Also unsure of the interactions in the last two photos.

Reference Links:

bee killers - Mallophora bomboides (Weidemann), M. orcina (Weidemann), and M. n…

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (3)
auntnance123
On second look I believe you are right. Thanks, Marinus.
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PublishedJuly 13, 2012

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