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Robber Bee - Laphria sacrator

Robber Bee - Laphria sacrator
Township of Georgian Bay, Ontario, Canada
December 31, 1969
Size: 1 inch
There is a bushy area with honeysuckle that is always full of bees. I love watching them..until this large bumble bee like insect came on the scene.
It is about 1-1.5 inches big. Waits for a bee or fly then pounces/ambushes it. Very creepy looking and watches me. Has a long snout and hairy legs. It has been there about a week and there are very few bees now.
I have no clue what it is.
Pictures aren't great but you get the idea.

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