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Stratiomys maculosa
Yellow and black fly with two, long horn-like protrusions between the wings. The second image highlights the horns. I'm very curious to find out what they are and their purpose.
Pomelo tree leaf in the backyard.
Spotted on Mar 30, 2013
Submitted on Apr 2, 2013
3 Comments
LOVE this fly!!
Thanks Luis. This is the first time I've been able to see the horns on this species because I have a better camera this time. I like learning more about species I've spotted before :)
Great series Cindy! I have seen those horn-like protrusions in other soldier flies too.