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Bee Fly - Bombylius major
Copyright © 2013 Tamra F

Bee Fly - Bombylius major
Cottonwood Heights, Salt Lake County, Utah, USA
April 18, 2013
Seemed to be vibrating its wings, so unfortunately no good shots of the wings.

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Bee Fly - Bombylius major Bee Fly - Bombylius major
Contributed by Tamra F on 21 April, 2013 - 9:39pm

Moved
Moved from Bee Flies.

Second image shows the wing pattern well enough. BG's first images from UT.
… Ken Wolgemuth, 21 April, 2013 - 9:50pm

 
Glad
you were able to make that out. Thanks!
… Tamra F, 21 April, 2013 - 10:17pm

Moved for expert attention
Moved from ID Request.
… Ken Wolgemuth, 21 April, 2013 - 9:41pm

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