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Tachinid Fly

Epalpus signifer

Photo by ForestDragon
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Field Notes

Description:

Large fly with a yellowish head and thorax, black abdomen with a distinct yellow mark near the end. White face. Yellowish coloration at base of wings. Coarse hairs on abdomen typical of Tachinid Flies.

Habitat:

Sunken Meadow State Park, NY.

Notes:

First Tachinid of the year! Notice the pollen on the hairs of the abdomen in picture #1.

Reference Links:

Species Epalpus signifer - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
LauraMaria
What a cool little fly! Love those amazing hairs, a flower's best friend for sure!

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