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Bee-like Robber Fly

Laphria

Spotting Image 1

Description:

Bee-like Robber Fly

Habitat:

Kent Falls State Park

Notes:

Thanks to keithp2012 for the ID!

1 Species ID Suggestions

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ForestDragon
ForestDragon 10 years ago
Bee-like Robber Fly
Laphria thoracica Species Laphria thoracica - BugGuide.Net


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2 Comments

Christine Y.
Christine Y. 10 years ago

Really! Wow, I thought the head and position of the forelegs was a bit off, but couldn't figure out what was up. Thank you!

keithp2012
keithp2012 10 years ago

That's a robber fly mimicking a bumble bee

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Christine Y.
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Christine Y.

Connecticut, USA

Spotted on Jun 8, 2013
Submitted on Jun 10, 2013

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