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Paravilla sp.
This fly has distinctive coloring and veination on its wings. It is resting this morning on a leaf. It has been seen often on several of the Asteracea family plants in the garden.
The garden was built for wildlife with abundant use of native plants.
The Bombyliidae are a family of flies. Their common name is bee flies. Adults generally feed on nectar and pollen, some being important pollinators.
Spotted on Jun 9, 2012
Submitted on Jun 14, 2012
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