Insects and Spiders

Wicked Name For Such A Beautiful Fly

This is the 2nd time I've run across this large beautiful species of fly. I have not been able to find from where the species name came. The bee part I understand.
Lucifer Bee Fly (Poecilanthrax lucifer)

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