Wow, what a fly! I had to do some work in the dunes today. As I was walking back I noticed this fly landing on the sand. Even from a distance the colors looked interesting, so I bent down for a closer look. Such beautiful metallic purple and copper coloration! [You can click on the image for a larger version.]
I think this is a type of bee fly (Bombyliidae), but I'm not sure which species. If you have any bee fly contacts that could help with an identification, let me know.
