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Callopistromyia annulipes
The Peacock Fly, Callopistromyia annulipes, is a unique fly in the family Ulidiidae, which includes Picture-winged Flies. Callopistromyia annulipes holds its wings in a perpendicular orientation in relationship to its body. It opens and spreads the wings while they are perpendicular, and shuffles back and forth at the same time. This provides a spectacular display.
Found displaying on a Black Locust, Robinia pseudoacacia.
Lifer!
Spotted on Jul 6, 2013
Submitted on Jul 7, 2013
97 Comments (1–25)
Thank you very much, Ricardo and Raymundo!
Excelentes J!
Uau amazing photos!
Thank you so much Staccy!
Lovely photos you got there! :)
Thank you very much mendes.madalena, Telse, and Andrea!!
Great series and video clip J !
Wow! Nice shots Jakubko!
how awesome!
Thank you so much, Emily!
Fascinating! I didn't know about "lifer", too. A first for the amazing fly, and a first to hear the phrase. Cheers!
Thank you very much, Jolly!
Beautiful series Jacob.
Thank you so much, Nature lover!
How cool!!! Great shots and video! :)
Thank you very much LandmarkExpert!
congrats, J!
Thank you for answering Lauren's question, Fyn! Perhaps I should note that along with "lifer."
Thank you Fyn, I had never heard that expression before.
Lauren, a lifer is the first time you see a species.
What does "Lifer" mean in your notes?
Thank you so very much, Ashley! It is always exciting!! :-)
Congrats J! Beautiful series and it's always exciting getting lifers :)
Thank you so very much, Leuba!!
Fantastic ! Congratulations J and thanks so much for sharing this wonder !!