Bee-mimic fly ( Mallota ) by larose forest photos


16-Jun-2024	Christine Hanrahan

A very good bumble bee mimic; it even buzzes like a bee. This fly is in the Syrphidae family.

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Pierre Martin		17-Jun-2024 00:08
beautiful detailed close-up!

Don		16-Jun-2024 23:05
Ah, the two wings give it away, but I imagine other wild creatures aren't analysing it like that.

globalgadabout		16-Jun-2024 22:10
the resmeblance is certainly there, and one wonders what is the advantage of such a disguise..

Hank Vander Velde		16-Jun-2024 20:53
Sure looks like a bumble bee to me. Nice shot of this imposter Christine.

Helen Betts		16-Jun-2024 19:52
Great closeup. It sure would fool me if it was flying in my vicinity. V.

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