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Sinous Bee Fly

Hemipenthes sinuosa

Description:

A bee fly that lives an interesting life cycle, being a hyperparasite. As larvae, they are parasitic on hymneopteran larvae that are themselves parasites. This species, named after the sinous (wavy) edges of the black in its wings, has a wide range, being found throughout North America in dry areas with sparse vegetation.

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StirredMocha
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StirredMocha

Palo Alto, California, USA

Spotted on Aug 31, 2014
Submitted on Sep 12, 2014

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