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Flies

Hairy Bee-fly (Systoechus ctenopterus)

The Hairy Bee-fly (Systoechus ctenopterus) is a species of bee fly belonging to the family Bombyliidae. This fluffy, bee-like insect is native to Europe, and is harmless to humans. The larvae, however, are parasitic on other insects.

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