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Robber flies

Description:

These are genus Laphia. They are a mimic. The Robber fly appears to be a bumble bee. This carnivorous pair are mating. I cant tell the species. Huntley meadows Park.

Habitat:

This photo was taken in the North easment of Huntley Meadows park near the East fork of Barnyard run. The day was sunny and it was mid-morning.

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1 Comment

CindyBinghamKeiser
CindyBinghamKeiser 11 years ago

Nice spotting!

matthewryanre
Spotted by
matthewryanre

Virginia, USA

Spotted on May 4, 2012
Submitted on May 8, 2012

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