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Bombylius major  Bombylius major,Geotagged,Germany,Large Bee-fly,Spring Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

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The Large Bee-fly, "Bombylius major", is a bee mimic. The eggs are flicked by the adult female toward the entrance of the underground nests of solitary bees and wasps. After hatching, the larvae find their way into the nests to feed on the grubs.

Similar species: True Flies
Species identified by DR_M_Z
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Uploaded Aug 31, 2022. Captured May 15, 2022 09:28 in Haigststaffel 6, 70597 Stuttgart, Germany.
  • NIKON D500
  • f/10.0
  • 10/8000s
  • ISO640
  • 150mm