Xenox tigrinus

The tiger bee fly, Xenox tigrinus, is an insect of the family Bombyliidae (bee flies) found in the eastern United States and southern Ontario.

Adults range from 11–19 millimetres (0.43–0.75 in) in length, excluding wings and other appendages including antennae and legs.

[3] The fly larvae may also wait for the bees to enter the vulnerable pupal state before eating them.

[7] The tiger bee fly is commonly found near wooden fences and structures where carpenter bees make their nests.

[8] This article related to members of the fly family Bombyliidae is a stub.

Xenox tigrinus mating
Xylocopa virginica (carpenter bee) parasitized by Xenox tigrinus