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10-AUG-2010 Christine Hanrahan

Bee fly (Villa cf. alternata), on yarrow

Fletcher Wildlife Garden

I find bee flies particularly beautiful. And no, they are not bees, they are flies! Their common name derives from the fact that so many are bee mimics, as here.

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Jean D26-Mar-2013 01:26
Outstanding close capture, well detailed. ~V
Guest 24-Mar-2013 01:30
Great information and a stunning cliseup image
godro24-Mar-2013 01:19
Nice macro shot!
Hank Vander Velde23-Mar-2013 22:53
Nice sharp close-up Christine.
Karen Stuebing23-Mar-2013 22:18
It does look like a bee. Pretty little bee fly. V.
Jim Coffman23-Mar-2013 22:09
Wow, very nice closeup,Christine!
MarcViskens23-Mar-2013 21:52
excellent shot
marc
Terry Sprague23-Mar-2013 21:48
Amazing capture! V
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