Subject: Bug spotted while camping
Geographic location of the bug: Naked Falls on the Washougal river
Date: 07/22/2019
Time: 11:53 AM EDT
Your letter to the bugman: Hi, when this bug landed on my bag I was intrigued. Growing up here I have never seen one like it and google image search is not giving me any results. Just curious about it if you have the time. Thanks!
How you want your letter signed: Loni Lane
Dear Loni,
We believe we have correctly identified this impressive, predatory Robber Fly as Laphria columbica, one of the Bee-Like Robber Flies based on BugGuide images.
Wow!! That was so fast!! Thank you so much!! This was Washington state by the way. I realized I forgot that part in my original email
Thank you so much!
Loni Lane