Bee or Fly?

I wasn't sure if this was a bee or a fly when I was taking pics. It was fast! When I looked at it on the computer, I thought it must be some kind of fly. It's a Bee Fly from the Bombyliidae family. It has a liitle ant friend too! :0)

Thank you for looking at my pics and leaving comments! They are always appreciated!!! :0)

[Ramona]

Great shot, I'm not sure what it is either.....I try to steer clear of insects unless I'm trying to photograph them!

[Brandie]

Nice catch!

[Susan T]

Great capture and nicely composed!

[Hillary Torrey]

Love how the bug is in the middle with the flower to the side,I think bee....ooo not sure! But lovely nonetheless

[Trina P Holub]

Nice macro shot! I've never seen one of those insects before. I like his color scheme though,

[Brad Johnson]

I appreciate that the ants and bee-flies can peacefully co-exist, and that you caught such a nice shot of it. :)

[Carol Olejnik]

Nice shot.. I love the size difference here.. awesome!!!

[Paula]

I love the composition of the quarter of the round flower in the bottom left of the shot - so great!

[Rick Schies]

Carolyn, a spectacular image. I like its clarity and brilliance.

[Anne ❀]

Great detail and composition! I like how you can see through the Bee Fly's wings.

[Rach_who]

Cute fly and adorable ant. Great combination.

[TriXie]

cute!

[Netkonnexion]

Lovely. Great colours. Like this.

[FaerieMoon]

Too funny-I would have (jokingly) called it a Bee Fly. Who knew?

[Pyrrhula]

amezing beautiful ( by any name )

[Donna Edwards]

Great picture! I like the sunlight bouncing off them both :o)

[Tabbycat]

Hey, what a cute couple!! I imagine the ant as the bee's pet. LOL!

[Terry D]

pretty colors!

[Paula Fontanini]

Great composition & color.....nice to see they get along so well!!

[Emma]

I like the bright pink flower and the composition of this photo.