Aster visitor
This tiny insect (1/4 - 1/2" long) is a Feather-Legged Fly, a Tachinid Fly in the family Tachinidae. This was my first time seeing this type of insect.
In addition to the fringe of hairs on their hind legs, feather-legged flies can be identified by the yellow coloration of their halteres (pair of small, knobby structures that are the modified second pair of wings) that are used for balance. The males have all-orange abdomens, while females have either dark abdomens or dark-tipped abdomens. Best viewed large.
Thank you for your visits, faves and comments, always appreciated.
Aster visitor
This tiny insect (1/4 - 1/2" long) is a Feather-Legged Fly, a Tachinid Fly in the family Tachinidae. This was my first time seeing this type of insect.
In addition to the fringe of hairs on their hind legs, feather-legged flies can be identified by the yellow coloration of their halteres (pair of small, knobby structures that are the modified second pair of wings) that are used for balance. The males have all-orange abdomens, while females have either dark abdomens or dark-tipped abdomens. Best viewed large.
Thank you for your visits, faves and comments, always appreciated.