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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 Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded Jan 12, 2025. Captured Oct 6, 2024 11:03 in MW5G+5F Orito, Putumayo, Colombia.
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  • NIKON D850
  • f/16.0
  • 1/250s
  • ISO100
  • 105mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.