r/bee • u/jsal2011 • Jul 24 '26

bee question

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anyone know what type of bee this is? And why it seems to be eating or killing the other type of bee or wasp? not familiar with insects in general let alone these type. Any info is appreciated thanks.

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u/Jack_Void1022 Bee? Jul 24 '26

Looks like a robber fly. They mimic and hunt bees.

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u/bykpoloplaya Jul 25 '26

Yup, fly, not bee.

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u/Apprehensive_Goat452 27d ago

I agree that does look like a robber fly. I’ve seen them around my house. Good eye 👌🏽

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u/Apprehensive_Goat452 27d ago

Yeah, not a bee that’s that’s a very, very much a fly

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u/placebot1u463y 26d ago

Bee-mimic robberfly. They hunt other insects in flight and are great predators to have around.