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Systrophus macer
black and red fly with very long legs and thread waste
Woodland, yard
When I first spotted this fly I thought it was an ichneumon wasp, but after researching I found it to be a bee fly. The yellow halters provide stabilization and allow the fly to maneuver better.
Spotted on Sep 8, 2008
Submitted on Nov 25, 2012
10 Comments
Thread-wasted fly (incorrect spelling). Thread-waisted fly (correct spelling).
Thanks Gerardo !
Great spot and shots :)
Thanks Patty. Juan I've submitted it, thank you.
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Interesting spotting and nice picture Diane; I didn´t know this kind of flies existed either, it did kind of look like a wasp. Greetings =)
http://zipcodezoo.com/Animals/S/Systropu...
Similar Asian Robberfly...
http://singaporefauna.blogspot.in/2008/0...
Might have similar to this...
https://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/13...
I find some Robberflies look similar to this.... have rear legs pair very long like this...