Dereila Nature Inn Home > Woodlands Pathway > The Bug World > Bug of the Month | August 2008 - Bee Fly | Bee Fly, Hemipenthes morio Bee Flies are so named because they resemble bees with their hairy, yellow and brown stripped bodies, but only have two wings, and are placed in the order Diptera along with other flies, ants and mosquitoes. There are literally thousands of species world-wide, including this one, Hemipenthes morio. Like bees, adult Bee Flies feed on nectar and pollen. Next time you see a bee or a wasp - look closely and count the wings to see what you've really encountered. To learn more about flies, visit our Visual Bug Guide. | « July 2008 | September 2008 » | Bug of the Month Archives | Dereila Nature Inn Home > Woodlands Pathway > The Bug World > Bug of the Month top Home | All Things Natural Restaurant | Bird's Nest Lounge | Cyber Room | Lagoon Trail | Naturalist's Nook | Wildflower Garden | Woodlands Pathway Site Map | Inbox | FAQs | News and Updates | Newsletter Information | Games Room | Privacy Policy All content © Dereila and Sage Innovations