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2007-08-24 06:23:47 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Zoology
....i ve been seeing it recently around the afternoon time. the sun is usually bright . when i see it.
2007-08-24 06:36:03 · update #1
....i ve been seeing it recently around the afternoon time. the sun is usually bright . when i see it.
2007-08-24 06:36:07 · update #2
That expalins alot! ive been seeing these bumble bees..which i guess really arent bumble bees around my house this summer!
2007-08-24 07:05:43 · update #3
This is a paracitic fly which infests the nests of carpenter bees. They look like horseflies but do not bite and are quite harmless. The larva of the fly prey on the larva of the bees. Carpenter bees look like large bumblebees and bore small round holes in old wood. The bees are seen the most in spring when the males fly around looking for females. Females can sting, but the males are harmless.
2007-08-24 06:59:32 · answer #1 · answered by Roger S 7 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Interesting - I would have said Deerfly. I guess the quickest way to find out is to hang out where these flies are and see what happens. Deerflies and Horse flies will be over to deliver a very painful bite in no time at all. If you don't get bit, then go with the parasitic fly ID. It's not any picture-winged fly I've ever seen, though.
2007-08-24 09:14:16 · answer #2 · answered by John R 7 · 1⤊ 1⤋
I am certain it is a species of Scorpion Fly. All Scorpion Flies have airplane shaped wings that are two-toned. The species in your photo looks similar to the one we have in Missouri.
2007-08-24 18:19:53 · answer #3 · answered by kriend 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Picture-wing fly
2007-08-24 08:44:29 · answer #4 · answered by BandEB 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Looks like a horse fly, and they bite.
2007-08-24 06:58:02 · answer #5 · answered by Martin K 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋