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Bee Fly

Posted by June 27th, 2007 at 12:00 am

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Flies

Hummingbee?
Took these photos this morning near Omaha, NE. The insect hovers constantly, moving from flower to flower. It is about the size of a honeybee. Can you tell me what it is? Thanks!
Doug Wulf

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Hi Doug,
Bee Flies in the genus Bombylius are flies that act like bees.

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