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Trichopoda plumipes
It is recognized by the color pattern on the abdomen (black with pairs of rectangular yellow spots). Yellow scutellum, and the wing with wide and clearly defined hyaline band posteriorly.
Range e. US (CT-KS to FL-TX) - known hosts include Brochymena spp., various Coreidae, and Dissosteira pictipennis (Acrididae)
Another fly found on Carolina Cherry Laurel.
Thank you, Cindy. I sure didn't see feathers on the legs but the markings are all there. @ Agnes.... ") Thank you too.