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Southern Bee Killer

Mallophora orcina

Spotting Image 1

Description:

Bee Killer Robber Fly Mallophora orcina

Habitat:

Found perch atop an Acacia in the Chihuahuan desert.

Notes:

Identified thanks to James A McNair!

1 Species ID Suggestions

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James McNair
James McNair 9 years ago
Bee Killer Robber Fly
Mallophora orcina Robber Fly, Bee killer? - Mallophora orcina - BugGuide.Net


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4 Comments

LaurenZarate
LaurenZarate 9 years ago

Cool shot!

Wandering Naturalist
Wandering Naturalist 9 years ago

I must say that looks just like it.

Wandering Naturalist
Wandering Naturalist 9 years ago

Whoo! Awesome. Thanks James.

James McNair
James McNair 9 years ago

Beauty

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Wandering Naturalist
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Wandering Naturalist

Texas, USA

Spotted on Aug 10, 2014
Submitted on Aug 10, 2014

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