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Tiger Bee Fly
Stanley Jones

Tiger Bee Fly (Xenox tigrinus)

Tiger Bee Fly (Xenox tigrinus: Bombyliidae) This is a large bee fly measuring 1.1-1.9 cm long (0.43-0.75 in) long.
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Habitat
Bottomland with hardwood woodlands interspersed with cropland. Creekside with riparian hardwood woodland at ca. 75 m (246 ft) elevation.
Location
Mumford-Benchley Rd ca. half way between Mumford and Benchley, southwest Robertson County, Texas, USA.
Date taken
October 2020
Scientific name
Xenox tigrinus
Equipment used
Canon
Doc Duck
So why would a spotted fly be called "tiger" rather than "leopard"???
 
bievreJJ
excellent photo of this attractive fly, Stanley, those colors and patterns are superb, many tfs!!!
 
delia todd
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That's one very smart looking fly Stanley. An amazing looking beastie.

You've taken such a lovely picture of him too my friend. Many thanks.
 

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Invertebrates
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