This is a very small, hairy, bee fly (Geron sp.) which is enjoying feasting on my sulfur cosmos. Although it resembles a bee (for protection), it neither bites nor stings. It is a beneficial insect.
by htop Nov 18, 2006 4:22 PM
Here is a bee-fly on a Gazania in my garden
by angele Feb 27, 2008 9:28 PM
Bee fly (Geron sp.) on a Tecoma 'Sunrise bloom - This year there are many more of them especially around this plant than in years past. 7/9/2017, San Antonio, TX
by htop Jul 8, 2017 10:59 PM
