Protrusion

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Protrusion

Sarasota County, Florida, USA
May 9, 2010
Size: 1 inch body

ID'd as Acanthocephala declivis. The cream colored protrusion caught my eye. It only appears on one side.
Is this normal? What is it? I'm macro bug curious. Thanks to all the educated experts on this site.
Feedback is always much appreciated.

Contributed by Gary R. McClellan on 9 May, 2010 - 10:54am
Last updated 11 November, 2010 - 5:33pm

Moved

Moved from Tachinidae.
Egg on this specimen

… Beatriz Moisset, 11 November, 2010 - 5:33pm

Moved

Moved from ID Request.
Nice find of a tachinid egg.

… Beatriz Moisset, 8 June, 2010 - 9:25am

Please see...

And read about the Life cycle of this fly.

… Ron M., 9 May, 2010 - 11:00am

Tachinid fly

Quick, great help! Interesting links & pics. Thank you.

… Gary R. McClellan, 9 May, 2010 - 11:26am

Is this the same insect...

...as the one dated May 7, 2010?

… Ron M., 9 May, 2010 - 12:29pm

same

Yes it is. A majority of the time I set them free alive. Didn't happen this time.

… Gary R. McClellan, 9 May, 2010 - 12:45pm

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