That is the question: is this a bee or a fly that looks like a bee? This is the first time I’ve ever seen one. Its body is like a bee; its wings are like a wasp’s, and its eyes and feet are like a fly’s. It’s hairy like a bumblebee, but is the size of a honeybee. I looked for it on the Internet, but didn’t find it.
As things-breaking continues, I need to replace the faucet on the kitchen sink and the battery in the truck. I’m getting tired of fixing things.
Off Center & Not Even 
Tim, according to my entomology book it is one of the bee flies.
Melody Parfume is beautiful and I bet it perfumes your entire garden.
All your photos are interesting as well as excellent photography. I will also add educational.
Thanks, Lois. I guess it bees a fly then;• )
Melody Parfume smells nice, but since we have several lavender colored roses together, ti’s hard to tell which one is smelling up the garden.