The Tiger Bee Fly: A Carpenter Bee Nemesis
The Tiger Bee Fly (Xenox tigrinus (previously Anthrax tigrinus)) belongs to the family, Bombyliidae, with members commonly called “bee flies” because they bear a striking resemblance to bees. That explains the “bee” in the tiger bee fly common name. The “tiger” comes from the intricate black markings on the fly’s wings.
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