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Ligyra tantalus is a species of insect in the Bombyliidae family, commonly known as bee flies. It has an orange and brown thorax and a black abdomen with a white ring and four spots on it, although the rearmost two spots can be joined together in some specimens. The wings are purplish-black and swept back from the body when at rest.

Similar species: True Flies
Species identified by Albert Kang
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By Albert Kang

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Uploaded Jun 29, 2022. Captured May 26, 2022 11:55.
  • COOLPIX P950
  • f/6.3
  • 1/1250s
  • ISO1600
  • 89.2mm