Bee fly; Mosca abeja

Description:

Bombomyia is a genus of bee flies (Bombyliidae) that look very similar to bees and bumblebees. They can, however, be told apart from their models by the long and stiff proboscis, used for probing for nectar as they fly (much like a hummingbird), by their rapid and darting flight, and by the peculiar structure of their legs. As larvae, they are parasitic and infest the nests of solitary bees, consuming their food stores and grubs.

Habitat:

Spotted at a clearing in mountains, close to pine tree forest. Parque Nacional de Sierra de Guadarrama

Notes:

Camera Model: NIKON D300. Exposure Time: 1/250 sec.; f/16; ISO Speed Rating: 800. Focal Length: 300.0 mm. No Flash fired