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Insects. #5
Hi everyone!
Today we have an odd little critter, actually it is not too little, it is a little bigger than a bumble bee. This is the “Greater Bee Fly”. That long needle on it’s front is for sucking nectar from flowers, fortunately not for stinging or biting purposes. These bee flies do not sting at all which is nice to know. They move around very fast so I was happy this one decided to sit still for a while. People sometimes mistake them for what are commonly called hummingbird moths, but they are a totally different insect. Really, they are more likely to be mistaken for a bee. This was the first time I had seen this type of bee fly. Up here they are common in June and July, just hard to spot. Have a great day and God bless!
Steve and Muffin.
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Youâre a true blessing to our WP community. Just wanted to remind you đđŞ˛đââŹđŞş
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Wow, thank you so much for your encouraging words Nova! I hope you have a most wonderful week!đđşđ
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You’re welcome, my friend! Hugs to you and Kitty!
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Thank you Nova, so much appreciated! Muffin sends purrs back to you!đđťđââ
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What a great photo Steve ! So clear ! Love it ! đđťđˇ
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Thank you so much Sharon!đđťâď¸âď¸
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I would say Fat Bee đ she looks fat đ¤Ł. and beautiful too.. shining through the sunshine â¤ď¸ Beautiful Shot Uncle Steve đĽ°đ
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Thank you Simon! I was over joyed to get this photo! They are fat, that is true!đđđşđˇ
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It’s a joyous feeling to look at this pic too â¤ď¸đĽ° fat and cute đđđ Amazing photography uncle Steve đ¸
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Thank you so much Simon! This little critter is a beauty, but I’m sure glad it doesn’t sting!đđťđˇ
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Great shot on an elusive insect
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Thank you Mr. Ohh! I was so happy to get this one!
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