Tachinid Fly - Archytas apicifer

The larvae of this species are parasitoids of noctuid moths.

Habitat: Goldenrod (Solidago sp.); meadow's edge

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Calbost Niel

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Very metallic. Very good macro Posted 4 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
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  Thanks! It only landed for a few seconds, but long enough to get this shot. Posted 4 years ago

Ferdy Christant

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Wow, looks like a billionaire fly. Posted 4 years ago
1. Christine Young
  
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  Why? Because it has a shiny bum? Posted 4 years ago
2. 1. Ferdy Christant
    
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    Yes, so shiny I can actually see you in this bum :) Posted 4 years ago
  2. 1. Christine Young
      
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      Hehe. Posted 4 years ago