Bumble Bee Mimicking Robber Fly! (Laphria thoracica)

Check out my this unique insect that I caught out in the wild, Laphria thoracica, commonly referred to as the Eastern Yellow-Backed Laphria! It’s a master of deception in the insect kingdom and may even confuse a few of you viewers also! In this video, we take a close look at this remarkable species of robber fly and its use of Batesian mimicry to imitate bumblebees! Don’t forget to Like, Comment, Share, and Subscribe for more content like this!

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The videos on this channel are for educational purposes only. I am a trained professional and have the necessary equipment and experience to handle venomous arthropods safely. I do not recommend that anyone attempt to handle venomous arthropods without proper training and supervision.

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