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Gauromydas heros
This is the largest fly in the world, that can reach body lengths of 7 centimeters. Their larvae live in nests of Atta spp. and Acromyrmex spp. and feed on larvae of beetles living in these colonies. Adults feed on flowers nectar and are mimic of wasps Pepsis sp.
Brazilian Atlantic Forest
Spotted on Dec 17, 2015
Submitted on Dec 17, 2015
6 Comments
Thanks Ashley!
Your spotting has been nominated for the Spotting of the Week. The winner will be chosen by the Project Noah Rangers based on a combination of factors including: uniqueness of the shot, status of the organism (for example, rare or endangered), quality of the information provided in the habitat and description sections. There is a subjective element, of course; the spotting with the highest number of Ranger votes is chosen. Congratulations on being nominated!
Thanks Mark and Reza! And Archer, I guarantee they are as docile as a dog hahahah
Fantastic find Andre. Thanks for sharing this. Sometimes fly maggots are bigger than the adults... I wonder about this one. :)
Are you kidding me. Why is that thing staying on your hand? I had no idea that a fly could get that big. I am really glad we don't have them in California.
What a wonderful Spotting Andre. I have seen this image on so many sites including Tumblr, Nat Geo and BBC to name a few. Congratulations on this spot !