Tachinid Fly by CavalierLady
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Description
The Tachinid Fly or Feather-Legged Fly (Trichopoda pennipes)
It is about twice the size of the large housefly and has a wingspan of over 1 inch. They lay their eggs on stink bugs and squash bugs. The larvae burrow inside where they feed until they are ready to pupate and the stink bug eventually dies.
Thanks very much for your views and comments.
Comments (18)
Juliette.Gribnau
what a beautiful fly !!!! I have seen their eggs on shieldbugs, but never saw these flies beautifully captured !
bodo_56
Wonderful capture of this beautiful insect! This shrub of yours seems to be very attractive for all kinds of insects!
kenmo
Awesome macro work....
prutzworks
pollen everywhere fin detailled macro in zoom
giulband
Superb macro captured !!
ArtistKimberly
Beautiful photo.
Cyve
Very great macro !
goodoleboy
This is gorgeous. You are so fortunate to be surrounded by various flies, whereas there is nothing like that in my insect-free area.
MrsRatbag
Those wings are lovely! Excellent shot!
durleybeachbum
I love this family of flies! Some of ours have hugely hairy backsides, and lay their eggs in snails.
DennisReed
cool
jayfar
A wonderfully clear example Maria, excellent shot.
X-PaX
Very nice capture Maria.
irisinthespring
Fabulous capture!
Richardphotos
outstanding macro Maria
kgb224
Superb capture and interesting information that you shared Maria. God bless.
sossy
fascinating details and a perfect macro! ;o)
danapommet
A great macro photo and a large fly - you have once again introduced me to something that I had not heard of before!