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Neopasites fulviventris
Photo#681186
Copyright © 2012
Alice Abela
Robber Fly (Efferia sp.?) and bee? -
Neopasites fulviventris
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Santa Barbara County, California, USA
July 6, 2012
Size: ~17mm
Found in sandy Burton Mesa chaparral habitat, robber looks like Efferia sp.?, no idea on bee
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Contributed by
Alice Abela
on 28 July, 2012 - 4:45pm
Last updated 25 April, 2019 - 10:22pm
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John S. Ascher
, 25 April, 2019 - 10:22pm
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Male - Robber Fly
This is a common and very widespread species. I just finished loading some ID shots of him.
Efferia albibarbis
: ♂
We have many other images of both genders. I suggest keeping these images with the Bee ID.
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Bob Biagi
, 21 January, 2017 - 9:38pm
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Should this be moved to Asilidae?
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Kyhl Austin
, 20 November, 2015 - 8:57am
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Moved
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John S. Ascher
, 22 September, 2014 - 8:22pm
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Moved for expert attention
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Ken Wolgemuth
, 28 July, 2012 - 5:42pm
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