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Signal Fly

Platystomatidae

Photo by keithp2012
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Field Notes

Description:

Are commonly called "signal" flies, after their habit of constant motion, as if sending signals. Most flies in this family feed on mammalian faeces. Their larvae habits are varied. Some lives in plant trunk damaged by other insects or fungi.

Habitat:

Garden

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
keithp2012
Thank You, I couldn't find my exact one, but at least I know what type of Fly it is now. :)
Gordon Dietzman
This is a signal fly (Platystomatidae). Start your search at http://bugguide.net/node/view/98/bgimage?from=0 to narrow your ID.

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PublishedJune 2, 2011

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