Studies of Bee-fly (1 Viewer)

Brian Stone · Apr 16, 2006

A few pictures of a very obliging Bee-fly (Bombylius major) in my garden today. A distinctive early spring insect with a bee-like furry body and prominent proboscis which cannot be retracted. Look out for it feeding at nectar-rich flowers or basking on warm walls.

Click on the pics on my blog for larger images:
http://thenaturalstone.blogspot.com/

AlexWinser · Apr 16, 2006

Cracking shots of one crazy looking critter. I saw a few recently but haven't managed a shot yet.

What camera/lens do you use btw?

Alex

Brian Stone · Apr 16, 2006

These were taken with a Nikon Coolpix 995 and a P4; can't remember which are which.

BTW, I'm assuming this is B. major. There are other less common species in UK.

Accipiter · Apr 16, 2006

while out this weekend I saw a swarm of about 40 on a sunny rocky slope on Friday and a few today. Very interesting behavior these have.

BTW GREAT pics!!!

David Nicholson · Apr 23, 2006

i think its rather cute and cuddly - for a fly that is.

nice photos

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