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A signal fly of the family Platystomatidae, subfamily Scholastinae. It resembles a fly which has been tentatively identified as a "school girl signal fly" owing to its color patterns, on this link http://potokito-myshot.blogspot.com/2012... where the possible genesis of this common name is discussed.
Spotted on Areca catechu in a large semi-urban yard and garden adjacent to a disturbed patch of remnant lowland forest.
Spotted on Dec 14, 2012
Submitted on Feb 23, 2013
2 Comments
Thanks Maria! Second photo moved fore!
Especially like the second shot; interesting common name!