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Bee-like Robber Fly

Laphria grossa

Description:

Mimic of Bombus, specifically Bombus citrinus or bee queens of B. vagans, B. impatiens, and B. pensylvanicus depending upon the amount of yellow on the abdomen. Seen here with stink bug prey.

Habitat:

Deciduous forests.

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4 Comments

JC_Forester
JC_Forester 10 years ago

I thought so to Susan. The things we discover are amazing. :-)

suzmonk
suzmonk 10 years ago

I've enjoyed seeing all the "mimics" lately. And this is a good one!

JC_Forester
JC_Forester 10 years ago

Thanks... :-)

LuisStevens
LuisStevens 10 years ago

Great shots!

JC_Forester
Spotted by
JC_Forester

Kentucky, USA

Spotted on Aug 6, 2013
Submitted on Aug 6, 2013

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