a bee-mimic robber fly genus laphria perched on a piece of wood in colorado showcasing intricate features during daylight

pollinator animal behavior arachnid biodiversity biology camouflage close color patterns colorado ecology ecosystem entomology environment exploration eyes fauna field study flying insect genus laphria habitat hunting anatomy classification invertebrate legs macro natural history nature enthusiasts preservation watching observation outdoors predation predator research robber fly scientific species summer survival terrestrial wild wildlife winged wood beemimic perched piece showcasing intricate features daylight weathered blending surroundings unique landscape