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Wasp mimicking fly, Conopid fly

Conopidae

Photo by ToshimiDowaki
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Field Notes

Description:

Approx. 30mm. Stopping over my lens. Not a wasp!

Habitat:

Rural forest.

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (18)

Great shot , this is indeed a excellent wasp mimic .I took a photo of what appears to be the same species,or closely related in Chiang Dao and was given the ID as -Ceriana sp , a Hoverfly ,Syrphidae .I also thought it was a Conops-fly until I was given the heads up.
Wow!! This is incredible!!! Mimicry at it's best!!!
I cannot believe that this is not a wasp!
yes, this is a Conopid fly. By the way, please consider to include this spot in Mimetic Animals mission
I agree with the Conopidae family fly. I would add probably genus Physocephala but you have to search whiche species are present in your region. Very nice series.
Hi Toshimi, this is an amazing series! This beautiful insect is actually a species of Fly that mimics wasps (very effectively). This is very likely from Family Conopidae, we call them Thick-headed Flies here in North America. I am not at all familiar with the insects in your area so I don't think I can help you much more than that. I just love the coloration of this fly!

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