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Swift Feather-legged Fly
Trichopoda pennipes
34.3901, -93.0849
Field Notes
Description:
They are about the size of a large housefly. It has a black head, bright orange abdomen, and smoky wings. There are comb-like flattened hairs on its hind legs which is where it gets its common name.
Habitat:
Spotted visiting Common Boneset in a meadow. Mixed forest nearby.
Notes:
The female lays its eggs on large nymphs or adult bugs such as squash bugs and green stinkbugs.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedJanuary 8, 2024
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