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Large bee fly, wingspan of approximately 1 inch, distinctive delta wing shape when resting, black and grey mottled colours. I believe it is a tiger bee fly as I have seen other pictures of similar online.
Flying around perennial flower borders, in 4 acre organic suburban garden. Resting frequently on leaves, did not appear to be hunting other insects.
Spotted on Jul 18, 2022
Submitted on Jul 21, 2022
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Yes, I believe you are right. Scientific name: Xenox tigrinus
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