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Bee fly - Bombylius major
Copyright © 2006 Bill DuPree

Bee fly - Bombylius major
Atlanta, Fulton County, Georgia, USA
April 17, 2006
Size: about 12 mm

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Contributed by Bill DuPree on 17 April, 2006 - 9:33pm
Last updated 18 April, 2006 - 7:56am

Razor sharp
Razor sharp photo, Bill! Good job.

--Stephen

Stephen Cresswell
Buckhannon, WV
www.stephencresswell.com
… Stephen Cresswell, 18 April, 2006 - 4:08am

 
Thanks...
a lot, Stephen.

Bill DuPree
Atlanta, GA
… Bill DuPree, 18 April, 2006 - 2:35pm

Bombylius major
I believe this is the only one with the black on the wings. Good shot. They are beautiful critters.
… Steve Scott, 18 April, 2006 - 3:17am

 
Bombylius major
Thanks for the ID and compliment.

Bill DuPree
Atlanta, GA
… Bill DuPree, 18 April, 2006 - 2:35pm

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