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Observation and photo by Mary Simun.
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Observation and photo by Mary Simun.
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Image 1: Preying on honey bee? Image 2: From a distance Image 3: 2nd instance -- 28 July 2015: Observed two different Laphria posticata (Robber Fly) at the north side lake of South Lakes Park in Denton, Texas. One of these was preying on what seemed to be a honey bee and the other was perched on the other side of the small lake. South Lakes Park is administered by the City of Denton, Texas. (Need confirmation that this is the right ID, thanks.)
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Image 1: Preying on honey bee? Image 2: From a distance Image 3: 2nd instance -- 28 July 2015: Observed two different Laphria posticata (Robber Fly) at the north side lake of South Lakes Park in Denton, Texas. One of these was preying on what seemed to be a honey bee and the other was perched on the other side of the small lake. South Lakes Park is administered by the City of Denton, Texas. (Need confirmation that this is the right ID, thanks.)
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Image 1: Preying on honey bee? Image 2: From a distance Image 3: 2nd instance -- 28 July 2015: Observed two different Laphria posticata (Robber Fly) at the north side lake of South Lakes Park in Denton, Texas. One of these was preying on what seemed to be a honey bee and the other was perched on the other side of the small lake. South Lakes Park is administered by the City of Denton, Texas. (Need confirmation that this is the right ID, thanks.)
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Not sure if they were breeding or if the one on bottom is food.
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I kept seeing this on the autumn sage and thought it was a bee until I saw another inat posting as a member of the robber flies.
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Based on: http://bugguide.net/node/view/46798/bgpage This robber fly wasn't doing so hot...
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Based on: http://bugguide.net/node/view/46798/bgpage This robber fly wasn't doing so hot...
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Based on: http://bugguide.net/node/view/46798/bgpage This robber fly wasn't doing so hot...
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"""Bumble Bee Robber Fly (Mallophora fautrix)"" - Josie Bennett Observation and photo by Josie Bennett, sent via Facebook, #bioblitzla"
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not sure of the species, but it had captured some prey.
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Er ok, so he's just going to sit on my hand I guess. Fine. It emerged from a pupa partially submerged in the ground.
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Er ok, so he's just going to sit on my hand I guess. Fine. It emerged from a pupa partially submerged in the ground.
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Found on ground and put on plant.
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Found on ground and put on plant.
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Found on ground and put on plant.
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Found on ground and put on plant.