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Stilt-legged fly (male)

Micropeza stigmatica

Description:

A predominantly tawny to reddish species with: two black bands on each femur; pale arista; and characteristic markings on the thorax. (information from BugGuide)

Our very own BugEric told me that the double banding on the femur is indicative of this species.

Habitat:

Resort garden

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1 Comment

Caleb Steindel
Caleb Steindel 10 years ago

amazing bug, aaron!

Aaron_G
Spotted by
Aaron_G

Tucson, Arizona, USA

Spotted on Jul 31, 2013
Submitted on Mar 7, 2014

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