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Micro Bee Fly

Mythicomyia sp.

Description:

Small, gray fly with a round hunched back. the proboscis is long and dagger-like. The wings are clear.

Habitat:

Flowers in backyard garden.

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3 Comments

:) Emma, this is a different family than the Robber Fly and most feed on flowers, not other flies.

Hema  Shah
Hema Shah 10 years ago

Is there any thing like a Robber Bee Fly? This does look like that,

LaurenZarate
LaurenZarate 10 years ago

Love this little fellow!

San Diego, California, USA

Spotted on Jun 15, 2013
Submitted on Jun 16, 2013

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