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Thick-headed fly

Physocephala texana

Photo by Brian38
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Field Notes

Description:

The thick-headed fly is an amazing wasp mimic. Dark red with black marking and a yellow face. the species has a variable appearance. One set of wings and fly-like antennae help differentiate it from wasp in appearance.

Habitat:

Spotted visiting blackberry blossoms in my backyard.

Reference Links:

Physocephala texana - Wikipedia, Species Physocephala texana - BugGuide.Net

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Comments (3)
Neil Ross
It certainly does. Unlike any fly I've ever seen. It's a great spotting!
Brian38
Thanks, Neil. When I first spotted it I was sure it was a wasp.
Neil Ross
I know the feeling! Excellent spotting, Brian. Great pics!

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PublishedJune 20, 2021

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