Boatman Fly
Pogonortalis doclea
33.1468, -117.009
Field Notes
Description:
Black flying insect with red eyes that has a horizontal stripe across them. It moves its wings forward and back while on the leaf (see video).
Habitat:
On a leaf in the backyard. Originated in Australia and was introduced to Cali.
Notes:
" "Boatman Fly" comes from the way they wave their wings, like oars on a rowboat." - BugGuide. This was shot using my Canon Powershot G12 compact camera on kids & pets mode using manual focus.
Reference Links:
Boatman fly, Pogonortalis sp.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedSeptember 11, 2011
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