Hemipenthes morio is a species of 'bee fly' belonging to the family Bombyliidae subfamily Anthracinae.

This common 'bee-fly' is mainly present in most of Europe, the eastern Palearctic realm, and the Near East.

They can mostly be encountered from May through August feeding on nectar and pollen of a variety of flowers (for instance of Lavandula stoechas, Cytisus scoparius, Thapsia villosa, etc.).

The wings have a light area located near the apex and a dark area close to costal margin, separated by a zig-zag division.

The dark area of the wings almost reaches the end of the abdomen.