Peacock Fly

Callopistromyia annulipes

"Callopistromyia annulipes" or Peacock Fly is a species of ulidiid or picture-winged fly in the genus "Callopistromyia" of the family Ulidiidae.
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Distribution

Germany, Italy, North America and Switzerland.
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Behavior

Males and females posture and strut on rotting trees or logs with their wings raised vertically and pointed forward.The resemblance to a peacock's tail is enhanced by blue reflections.

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Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionArthropoda
ClassInsecta
OrderDiptera
FamilyUlidiidae
GenusCallopistromyia
SpeciesC. annulipes
Photographed in
Netherlands
United States of America