Large bee fly

Description:

Bombylius major mimic bees to allow them to get close to the bees burrow. When close, the female will flick the eggs into or near the nests of the host insects. The larvae are parasitoids which then feed on the food stored, as well as the young solitary bees or wasps. If the female is unable to flick their eggs near the nest they’ll plant them on flowers visited by the host insects. The developing larvae then make their way to the host nest or attach themselves to the bees or wasps to then be carried to the nest.

Habitat:

Bombylius major can be found in April to June throughout temperate Europe and North America and some parts of Asia. Seen in North Carolina.

Notes:

Thanks for the ID confirmation, Jeannette