Poecilognathus
The larvae of Bee Flies feed on other immature insects and bugs. Adults feed on nectar and are, therefore, pollinators and a beneficial
insect. They look rather scary and you might think they're harmful, but they don't sting. They will hover in front of you or around
you if they feel threatened, but you're safe. This one sat in my car for about ten minutes--I think it liked the air conditioning.
Having never seen one before and sizing up that long proboscis, I moved away from it as much as possible and took its picture
while it hogged the car seat. It seemed very docile so I figured it wasn't a deer fly. Its wings are so perfect, in my opinion,
I think it can't be very old. © Carol Davis, 8-24-2008
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