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Golden-backed Snipe Fly - Chrysopilus thoracicus This fly has a very distinctive patch of golden hair on its thorax. It was about 15 mm long, had dark, smoky wings, black legs, and two yellowish spots on each abdominal segment.<br /> <br /> Spotted resting on vegetation on the edge of a meadow. Chrysopilus,Chrysopilus thoracicus,Geotagged,Golden-backed Snipe Fly,Spring,United States,fly,snipe fly Click/tap to enlarge

Golden-backed Snipe Fly - Chrysopilus thoracicus

This fly has a very distinctive patch of golden hair on its thorax. It was about 15 mm long, had dark, smoky wings, black legs, and two yellowish spots on each abdominal segment.

Spotted resting on vegetation on the edge of a meadow.

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The Golden-backed Snipe Fly

Chrysopilus thoracicus, the golden-backed snipe fly, is a species of snipe flies in the family Rhagionidae. It is usually found in woodland areas of the eastern part of North America.

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Similar species: True Flies
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Christine Young

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Uploaded Jun 3, 2018. Captured Jun 3, 2018 11:09 in 5 East St, New Milford, CT 06776, USA.
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  • Canon EOS 80D
  • f/5.6
  • 1/99s
  • ISO400
  • 100mm