Skip to main content
Today is National Trails Day!
Close

Fly

Photo by tomk3886
Published on Project Noah
Zoom
NominateNominate for Wildlife Photograph of the Month
reportFlag Spotting

39.9263, -106.138

Field Notes

Description:

Blue abdomen and thorax. Red eyes. Large beige footpads.

Habitat:

Open habitat. Grasses, wildflowers, scattered pines and aspens. Elevation 8,373 ft.

Notes:

See link for how flies feet work. Fascinating.

Reference Links:

Shoe Fly | Natural History Magazine

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (1)
John B.
Hi tomk3886, I like your fly with the beige footpads and I read the Natural History article. I have bookmarked the link so I can get back to it from time to time. You are absolutely right it is FASCINATING. thanks, John B.

Spotted for Missions

Mission
Flies!

Tags

Photographed
PublishedAugust 9, 2022

Community Sponsor

Butterfly
Become a Community Sponsor and Help Grow our Global Movement!

Accelerate our Mission to Photograph 
Every Species in the World!

Butterflies icon
Become a Community Sponsor

Wildlife Community

Wildlife Community

Join a worldwide community passionate about wildlife and nature!

Join Project Noah

Nature School

Nature School

Transform your green space into a curiosity-creating nature classroom!

Visit Nature School

Wildlife Game

Wildlife Game

Defend wildlife throughout the jungle in thrilling nature game!

Play Baboon

Nature & Conservation Organizations

Brands & Mission-Focused Companies