(Mating) Dagger Flies
Rhamphomyia sp.
Description:
Mating black predatory flies with a long, sharp piercing mouthpart which give it its namesake.
Habitat:
Unknown bush in backyard
Escondido, California, USA
Spotted on Mar 8, 2012
Submitted on Mar 9, 2012
4 Comments
I believe it's calcium or chlorine deposits from the sprinklers. We have some pretty harsh water here and it leaves white stuff on the leaves. This bush is next to a sprinkler.
I have to ask on the edge of the leafs are like very small white drops are this water drops?
Thank you Gerardo. This is the first year I've noticed these flies.
Grate series Cyndy !