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Bee Hunter? - Machimus
Copyright © 2006 Naomi Smith

Bee Hunter? - Machimus
Pickering, Durham Region, Ontario, Canada
June 14, 2006
Size: 1/2 inch +
Is this a Robber Fly or some sort of Bee Hunter? Would appreciate any help.
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Contributed by Naomi Smith on 15 June, 2006 - 3:37pm
Last updated 10 July, 2006 - 9:59am

Robber
Not sure what a Bee Hunter is as robbers often hunt bees and wasps but this is a Machimus species of robber fly.
… Herschel Raney, 15 June, 2006 - 4:03pm login or register to post comments

 
Robber
Thanks Herschel I appreciate the help.
Naomi
… Naomi Smith, 17 June, 2006 - 3:58am login or register to post comments

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