Big Bee ?

I noticed this guy in the garden today, he is a lot bigger than the average bee and I followed him around until he landed on a wooden post then craweled inside a hole in the post. Where he stayed for ages. Not sure what he is

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islanddreams132 says:

wow talk about perfect you got this is stunning

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Jocko B. says:

These wings are gorgeously detailed.
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omarrun says:

Great shot , very sharp and detailed
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marphot says:

Oh.. Oh.. Oh! To good to be true..
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Cherishlovespink says:

Great shot!!! Wow!!
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CodenameShaider says:

you really know how to create wonderful macros...thank you marphot for informing me of this photostream.
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Cherishlovespink says:

Perfectly Pinkalicious!! =)

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100% Delicious
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Lab2112 says:

I don't have a pink icon award to give, but if I lived in Australia, I'd chip in with others to get you more camera macro gear. ;) Your work never ceases to delight and inspire, L.
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whoops vision says:

Great close up .....

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(Βαγγελης) Vangelis (Photo Greko) says:

Beautiful!!!
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Lins~ says:

Fantastic macro shot
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a0k1 says:

A Giant Bee!! lol
Great captures, lovely macro and colours!
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macropoulos says:

Amazing macro, gorgeous colors!
It's definitely a fly and not a bee. I think it belongs to the Bombyliidae, quite possibly some Villa species...
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Dr. Keats says:

Very impressive indeed!

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Melissa_A says:

Fantastic macro...brilliant!
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corber [deleted] says:

Like this mightly shot. Have a nice day Louise.
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Chrisser says:

Really spectacular capture. :-)
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MrClean1982 says:

I think I ID'd it for you...
It's made of plastic!
Incredible shot!!

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bratan says:

great shot!!

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someotherbob says:

Excellent shot! Do you have the EXIF data? What ISO, speed, f-stop did you use?

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silviaON says:

wow - perfect captured :)
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dabi says:

Great capture. Wonderful details on the bee!
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jpoyner48 says:

looks like a carpenter bee. they eat perfectly round holes into wood as if they used a drill bit. actually pretty destructive around a house.
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Flying Fin says:

fabulous macro!
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Betty Sue says:

wonderful close-up!

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4Real says:

He's beautiful - that's what he is! Great capture.

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brettmsly says:

Great Capture's Banner Great Capture!
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lonniec61 says:

very well done!!!
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Moozkat says:

Fantastic shot, I love your garden photos
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brettmsly says:

You are one of my favorite photographers on Flickr and I would be honoured if you join Flickr Favorite Photographers
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kelpie1 says:

Amazing detail on the face, great shot!

WOW!! This picture is 100% delicious
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emblatame (Ron) says:

You have the whole insect in focus. That is so good. (Ron - contacts photos)
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Jock the terrible says:

Magnificent. That is all. Top shot in every regard.
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Prophet 1877 says:

great macro
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teejaybee says:

Nice shot - very sharp.

hehe @ story... imagine someone watching you who isn't in to photography
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ckaiserca says:

This looks like what lots of folks call a Bee Fly. As noted before, it is most likely a Villa Sp. of the family Bombyliidae.

Compare to pictures Here and Here.

It is definitely not a carpenter bee as it lacks antennae and has a single wing membrane on each side rather than the two that a bee would have.
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mirchacco says:

what a beautiful photo.
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sylvan. says:

Excellent detail! I like the dreamy quality to it :)

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tapperboy says:

This one is a fly, can't help with a definate type id sorry, just a novice me, however here's some stuff that might help.

More about flies :)
Fly Anatomy
Flies of Brisbane
What are the differences between flies and wasps?

The CSIRO has this to offer...
About Insects
Key to ID an Invertebrate

These links and more besides I have placed on the start page of my Invertebrates Set
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reginald_dlani says:

Nice shot. It is not a bee it is a type of hoverfly.
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valKerieV says:

This is Animal Mimicry at its best! Its s Syrphid Fly! It does not bite or sting, and they are beneficial to your garden because of their Aphid-feeding larvae!
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