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Red Tachinid Fly

Adejeania vexatrix

Photo by Brian38
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Description:

A tachinid fly with a bright orange-red abdomen covered with thick black bristles. It is found in western North America. The species is noted for its elongated mouthparts.

Habitat:

Spotted on a wildflower along a creek in the Lincoln National Forest of New Mexico.

Reference Links:

Adejeania vexatrix - Wikipedia, Species Adejeania vexatrix - BugGuide.Net

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