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Acts like a hummingbird moth. - Heterostylum robustum
Copyright © 2009 Ken Christison

Acts like a hummingbird moth. - Heterostylum robustum
Near Conway, Northampton County, North Carolina, USA
July 23, 2009
Size: large honey bee size
Thought it was a small hummingbird moth since it hovered and nectered in a similar manner. Then noticed the eyes.
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Contributed by Ken Christison on 23 July, 2009 - 11:08am
Last updated 23 July, 2009 - 5:32pm

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… Ron M., 23 July, 2009 - 5:32pm login or register to post comments

maybe... Bomber Fly, Heterostylum robustum
This picture looks pretty close. Wair for an expert to confirm, or correct.

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… Andrew Williams, 23 July, 2009 - 11:18am login or register to post comments

I would suggest...
...looking at Bomber Fly (Heterostylum robustum) while waiting on an expert.

… Ron M., 23 July, 2009 - 11:16am login or register to post comments

 
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Yep, that's the fly. Pretty shot. These guys are gorgeous when freshly minted. They seem to last a long time as adults and can show a lot of wear. Some will be rubbed down to a bare grey shell and still flying.
… Andy Calderwood, 23 July, 2009 - 5:03pm login or register to post comments

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