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OC Bee Fly Archives - Does Aphoebantus look right here? - Aphoebantus borealis
Copyright © 2009 Ron Hemberger

OC Bee Fly Archives - Does Aphoebantus look right here? - Aphoebantus borealis
Nix Nature Center, Laguna Beach, Orange County, California, USA
June 18, 2009
This one kept close to the ground and wasn't easily spooked.

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Contributed by Ron Hemberger on 19 June, 2009 - 10:43am
Last updated 20 June, 2009 - 8:39pm

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Nice find, Ron!
… Harsi S. Parker, 20 June, 2009 - 8:39pm login or register to post comments

 
Thanks, Harsi.
Nice flies, but tough to see!
… Ron Hemberger, 20 June, 2009 - 10:53pm login or register to post comments

ID
Yes, this looks to be A. borealis.
… Andy Calderwood, 20 June, 2009 - 7:58pm login or register to post comments

 
Thanks, Andy
If you ever get over this way, Nix is a good spot for bee flies.
… Ron Hemberger, 20 June, 2009 - 10:53pm login or register to post comments

 
Good spots
Cool,
It's very dry around here and I have been discouraged this season.
… Andy Calderwood, 22 June, 2009 - 8:40pm login or register to post comments

 
Riley Wilderness Park isn't bad, either.
But Nix is more consistent.
… Ron Hemberger, 22 June, 2009 - 8:46pm login or register to post comments

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