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Dotted Bee Fly

Bombylius discolor

About

A spring-flying bee fly distinguished from its commoner relative by spotted wings and a darker fur coat. Its larvae parasitize mining bee larvae of the genus Andrena.

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Did You Know?

It appears only in spring for a few weeks, closely tracking the flight season of its specific Andrena bee hosts.