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Archytas apicifer Found in the area of the Kabah ruins, in the vegetation around the Arch. Archytas apicifer,Geotagged,Mexico,Summer Click/tap to enlarge Country intro

Archytas apicifer

Found in the area of the Kabah ruins, in the vegetation around the Arch.

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The Hornworm Tachinid Fly

"Archytas apicifer" is a medium to large sized Nearctic tachinid fly. The larvae are parasites of several caterpillar species.

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Similar species: True Flies
Species identified by Patomarazul
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By Patomarazul

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Uploaded Jun 27, 2022. Captured Sep 10, 2011 23:32 in Arco de Kabáh, Puuc, Yuc., Mexico.
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  • SP550UZ
  • f/3.5
  • 10/600s
  • ISO125
  • 9.84mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.