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Trichopoda pennipes
This fly is about the size of a large housefly. It has a black head with large brown eyes, a mostly black thorax, a bright orange abdomen, transparent smoky wings with prominent veins, black legs and yellow feet. The hind legs bear a comb-like fringe of short hairs. Male flies have a dark spot on the wings and females have a dark tip to the abdomen.
Spotted on Sep 16, 2011
Submitted on Sep 18, 2011
2 Comments
Thanks Keith. I've been having quiteca challenge distinguishing the bees, wasps, and flies...and bee flys!
Awesome spotting and image. Looks like one of the Feather-legged Flies. I'd guess Trichopoda pennipes.