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Mexican Cactus Fly

Copestylum mexicanum

Description:

Large, black fly with black on the top, outside part of the wings. "Larvae feed on rotting cactus. Adults feed on nectar from various flowers."

Habitat:

Lilac flowers at a nursery

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San Diego, California, USA

Spotted on Mar 9, 2014
Submitted on Mar 10, 2014

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