A VERY loud buzz got my attention this morning... by marlboromaam

A VERY loud buzz got my attention this morning...

It was much louder than a bee buzz and a little higher pitched. I realize it's grainy and not too clear. The thing moved fast was only still for a second. Anyone care to guess what it is?

Also, some of you expressed an interest in a mirror series challenge. Please see this post... http://365project.org/marlboromaam/challenges-and/2012-05-10
Lovely clear shot, but I'm afraid I dont know what it can bee!
May 9th, 2012  
I have no idea what it is, and I wouldn't want to get close enough to find out! Ack!
May 9th, 2012  
Fantastic shot. Looks very clear to me. I wouldn't have a clue what it is, but will check back to see.
May 9th, 2012  
A great capture... I'm stuck as to what it could be.
May 9th, 2012  
I'm stingy thing phobic. I tend to run rather than identify. I traumatic childhood wasp encounter is to blame.
May 9th, 2012  
Pretty sure it is a Stable Fly ... They migrate to live stock ... Very Loud and they are Blood Suckers ... Great shot ... Peace to You ...
May 9th, 2012  
Good God! put a saddle on him and go for a ride.
May 9th, 2012  
What big bug! Great capture
May 9th, 2012  
That is one huge insect. Look at that wing span!
May 9th, 2012  
Cool
May 9th, 2012  
It's a bug! :-)
May 10th, 2012  
horse fly?
May 10th, 2012  
Great shot! Love the wings spread out like that, looks like he's ready to take off!
May 10th, 2012  
He's scary! Looks like a cross between a mosquito and a bee..I have no clue!
May 10th, 2012  
Deb
Great closeup! Nice color and detail :)
May 10th, 2012  
cool looking shot... is it one of those moth humming bird things?
May 10th, 2012  
Cool capture ... great clarity! Don't know what it is, but I wouldn't want it to bite me!
May 10th, 2012  
@windridge @melissapike @yonnie @sugarmuser @carolinedreams @lonewolfman @jaboney @wenbow @purdey @kerristephens @beckys @joeboxster @swentz1025 @groovygirlrn @deburahiru @cindyrez @karenann

Sorry for the mass reply! Thought this would be the best way to tell you what I've found out about this creature... It is a "bee fly" a member of the Order Diptera: Family Bombyliidae. Scroll two thirds of the way down the page if you're really interested ... http://waynesword.palomar.edu/redmite6.htm
May 10th, 2012  
Good info ... TY Ma'am ... Peace to You ...
May 10th, 2012  
Very quick of you to capture it. Great shot. thanks for the info.
May 10th, 2012  
I dunno what it is, but i dont trust it! =) fab capture!
May 10th, 2012  
@lonewolfman Thank you! Really appreciate your time to visit and leave your comments!

@sangwann Thank you so much, Dione!

@mantha LOL! According to the info, it doesn't bite or sting. That long snout is for sucking nectar from flowers like a humming bird beak. Thank you, Sam!
May 10th, 2012  
That is one very big bee fly! Wow! I've never seen one. Love the photo!
May 10th, 2012  
@swguevin Appreciate your comments, Sheila! Thank you!
May 10th, 2012  
No idea what it is, but I would want to stay away from it! Good close up shot of it!
May 10th, 2012  
@grannysue Thank you so much for your kind comments, Linda!
May 10th, 2012  
Wow very big! Great capture!
May 10th, 2012  
@lizzy_lu123 Thank you so much, Lisa!
May 10th, 2012  
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