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Feather-legged fly

Galactomyia (Trichopoda Subgenus Galactomyia)

Photo by Maria dB
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Field Notes

Description:

These are small, brightly colored flies in the Americas that congregate on flowers, feeding on nectar. The vestigial hind wings are covered with yellow scales and there is a fringe of hairs on the hind legs.

Habitat:

Mason Farm Biological Reserve

Reference Links:

Trichopoda, Genus Trichopoda - Feather-legged Flies - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
Maria dB
Thanks, Cindy. I was happy to be able to show those feathered legs. :)
CindyBinghamKeiser
Great series showing the details, Maria! This genus is one my list to spot :)

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PublishedOctober 20, 2013

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