Scavagenger of some sort - Anthrax aterrimus

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… Joel Kits, 16 July, 2008 - 12:40am

Anthrax

The photo's a bit murky, but I believe this is Anthrax aterrimus.

… Joel Kits, 13 July, 2008 - 5:31pm

Anthrax bee, bug

I will try to get a better pic next time I see it, I will also capture it and add it to my collection. Hope it comes back around.

… Rene Madere, 13 July, 2008 - 11:05pm

Anthrax

I just checked my references and this is definitely A. aterrimus. They've been recorded as parasitoids of mud daubers and various cavity-nesting aculeates.

… Joel Kits, 14 July, 2008 - 5:07pm

As a guess

I would say a snipe fly of some type. That's only a guess and an uneducated one at that:) I'm sure one of the experts will know it.

… Jon M. Yuschock, 1 July, 2008 - 9:36pm

No, bee fly.

This is not a scavenger, but likely a parasite of the mud dauber. Very unique specimen, though, and might be something new for Bugguide! Family is Bombyliidae. Do wait for comment from Andy Calderwood, a world class authority on bee flies.

… Eric R. Eaton, 2 July, 2008 - 5:23pm