Large Bee Fly

Spotted this large bee fly in the garden earlier today. They imitate bee's so they can infiltrate their colonies to lay eggs which then hatch and feed on the bee larvae!

[Linda Godwin]

Very nice details showing, I can see difference in the wings. Thats sad and bad behavior on their part

[*lynn]

amazing details

[Louise]

Great shot of it!

[Lesley Aldridge]

Great macro

[George]

Fabulous focus to get all that detail.

[gloria jones]

Super capture

[Jane Pittenger]

Smart critter and nice sharp capture

[KoalaGardens🐨]

oh fantastic macro!

[Casablanca]

Interesting info and a lovely shot

[wendy frost]

Terrific capture and details I noticed these in my garden they are very fast.