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Physocephala tibialis Common Eastern Physocephala<br />
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P. tibialis can often be found near flowering plants, likely due to the presence of host species pollinating nearby plants. They have not been seen to prefer specific species of plants, and attack host species at a variety of different flowering plants. Common Eastern Physocephala,Physocephala tibialis Click/tap to enlarge

Physocephala tibialis

Common Eastern Physocephala

P. tibialis can often be found near flowering plants, likely due to the presence of host species pollinating nearby plants. They have not been seen to prefer specific species of plants, and attack host species at a variety of different flowering plants.

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"Physocephala tibialis" is a species of thick-headed fly found throughout the eastern United States, often near flowering plants. The adult fly is primarily black with a yellow face and thin white stripes on the abdomen. It is commonly found along the east coast of the United States and is often found near flowering plants.

Similar species: True Flies
Species identified by t7iguy
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By t7iguy

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Uploaded Jun 5, 2023. Captured Jun 14, 2022 17:05.