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Giant Fly - Xenox tigrinus
Copyright © 2014 Edna Boothman

Giant Fly - Xenox tigrinus
Bensalem, Bucks County, Pennsylvania, USA
July 1, 2014
Size: 25mm
I could not take a pic front facing. He was facing away from me on top of a wall ledge. I noticed recently that there is more than one hanging out on the other side of the wall now.
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Contributed by Edna Boothman on 5 August, 2014 - 11:10am

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… John F. Carr, 5 August, 2014 - 11:22am login or register to post comments

Xenox tigrinus
This is Xenox tigrinus. Larvae are parasites of carpenter bees.
… John F. Carr, 5 August, 2014 - 11:22am login or register to post comments

 
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That was a fast ID! I researched and I see they do not bite or sting. They are pretty sizable and a bit scary though! Crazy how big thee things are! I will let it be and possibly name him! lol Thanks for your help!
… Edna Boothman, 5 August, 2014 - 11:28am login or register to post comments

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