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Insects
Bristly, bearded fly that snatches other insects out of the air.
Field facts
HabitatPrairies, sandy openings, trail edges
RangeStatewide
When to lookJune to September
StatusSecure (Indiana DNR / IUCN Red List)
Look-alikesBumble bees, Horse flies
Field note: Some species specialise in taking bumble bees on the wing.
Lesson
Watching responsibly
A beneficial predator, not a pest; leave it hunting.
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