Beefly (Bombyliidae)

[Paulines7]

I took several shots of this beefly yesterday but this was the only one that was clear. 
It shows the underside.  The bee fly has a long proboscis that extends deep into flowers to draw up nectar.

I will look for it again today and see if I can get a photo of its topside.

[Paulines7]

[Paulines7]

I sent a pic of the Beefly off to a conservationist.  Evidently it is the Dark-edged Beefly Bombylius major and is quite common.