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Golden Backed Snipe Fly

Chrysopilus thoracicus

Photo by Dragoon
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Description:

Beautiful guy, one of the biggest insects I've seen throughout my macro work. Not even sure were to start on the species.

Species ID Suggestions

Golden Backed Snipe Fly

Chrysopilus thoracicus

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Mark Ridgway
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Golden Backed Snipe Fly

Chrysopilus thoracicus

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JC_Forester
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Comments (7)
JC_Forester
Thanks, I was wondering about the striped abdomen. Got it now though. :)
Mark Ridgway
Ha! That's because he's on your side of the planet :) Yours is the male btw. If you check my link you can see how different the female is.
JC_Forester
It was intense Mark! Great minds think alike! :)
Dragoon
And to you as well Mark! Seems Jared was a little faster, but I'm very grateful for your efforts!
Dragoon
Many thanks Jared! Even after a few years of an intense macro hobby, it seems nature never fails to surprise me. Never seen such a creature before!

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PublishedMay 28, 2013

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