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Bee on steroids? - Mallophora orcina

Jacksonville, off of Heckscher Drive, Duval County, Florida, USA
June 22, 2011

The first thing of I thought when I saw this guy was "Wow! A Bee on steroids!"

Contributed by Lynne Mathison on 20 November, 2012 - 6:05am
Last updated 17 January, 2013 - 7:53am

Moved

Moved from Robber Flies.

… v belov, 17 January, 2013 - 7:53am

Mallophora

Mallophora orcina, and yes, they are impressive hulky bee mimics. This one looks like it's been through the wringer, though-- look at how frayed its wings are. Odd, since the date was still in the first half of their season.

… Tristan McKnight, 16 January, 2013 - 11:55pm

Moved for expert attention

Moved from ID Request.

… v belov, 20 November, 2012 - 9:34am

fly

looks like Laphria http://bugguide.net/node/view/5234

… hg, 20 November, 2012 - 7:13am

looks more like Mallophora to me...

compare:

… v belov, 20 November, 2012 - 9:39am

you're right

i shouldnt have guessed

… hg, 20 November, 2012 - 9:58am

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