ORNATE SNIPE FLY
Chrysopilus ornatus
SNIPE FLY FAMILY (Rhagionidae)
Description
This small fly is approximately 1/2 inch in length. The thorax and abdomen are black with prominent buff-colored bands. The bands on the abdomen almost touch in the middle. The abdomen is long, slender and tapered at the tip. The wings are clear and a light tan color. The legs are long and a tan to brown color.
Occurrence
This species is common in eastern North America, but its status here is unknown. It was photographed in Fontenelle Forest in early June.
Comments
There are about 30 species in this genus (Chrysopilus) in North America. Both the larvae and adults are predatory on a variety of small insects. The larvae live mostly in decayed wood. The adults are usually seen on foliage.
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