A new Bee-Fly: Bombylius discolor

Dotted Bee-fly (Bombylius discolor), Trap Grounds 12 April 2022 (N. Devine)

Nicola Devine photographed and identified a Dotted Bee-fly on 12 April: the first recorded sighting on the Trap Grounds. Here, for comparison, is her photo of a Dark-edged Bee-fly, which she has previously recorded on several occasions, dating back to 2017.

Dark-edged Bee-fly (Bombylius major), N. Devine 15 April 2022

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