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Villa sp.
Probably Villa hottentotta. Villa is a genus of flies belonging to the bee-fly family (Bombyliidae). They range in size from 5 to 17 millimetres, and have typically rounded heads. The males of some species have a brilliant mat of silvery patagial scales. About 270 Villa species are found on all continents except Antarctica. They can be distinguished from similar genera (Hemipenthes) by their wing venation.
Evergreen oak forest
Camera Model: NIKON D300. Exposure Time: 1/250 sec.; f/10; ISO Speed Rating: 800. Exposure Bias: 0 EV. Focal Length: 300.0 mm. Flash fired
Spotted on Oct 17, 2014
Submitted on Feb 12, 2015
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