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Bee Fly

Lepidophora lutea

Description:

Larvae are cleptoparasites of solitary wasps (Vespidae & Sphecidae). Adults nectar on flowers.

Habitat:

Eastern U.S. & Ontario.

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2 Comments

Small Wonders
Small Wonders 11 years ago

Thanks J, one of my favorite bee flies :)

Jacob Gorneau
Jacob Gorneau 11 years ago

Awesome fly, Small Wonders!

Small Wonders
Spotted by
Small Wonders

Grand Rapids, Michigan, USA

Spotted on Aug 17, 2012
Submitted on Sep 5, 2012

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