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Epalpus signifer
Large fly with a yellowish head and thorax, black abdomen with a distinct yellow mark near the end. White face. Yellowish coloration at base of wings. Coarse hairs on abdomen typical of Tachinid Flies.
Sunken Meadow State Park, NY.
First Tachinid of the year! Notice the pollen on the hairs of the abdomen in picture #1.
2 Comments
Nice capture!
What a cool little fly! Love those amazing hairs, a flower's best friend for sure!