Golden-backed Snipe Fly
Chrysopilus thoracicus
Chrysopilus thoracicus
Since I am currently taking classes and doing field work at the same time, I try to stay sharp and pick up as many different insect families as I can for my final project (insect collection). Today I caught a Golden-backed snipe fly (family: Rhagionidae). According to Bugguide.net (the best website!) both the adults and larvae feed on small insects.
Too bad when I pinned it, black liquid came out and coated the golden thorax so it doesn't look as nice.
Too bad when I pinned it, black liquid came out and coated the golden thorax so it doesn't look as nice.
What a cool fly Chelsea!
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ReplyDeleteCareful if you pin it Bethany! Mine is all black now because black stuff oozed out and covered the thorax when I stuck a pin through it. :(
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