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fly - male
Copyright © 2020 dvoribird

fly - Male
Austin, Travis County, Texas, USA
March 20, 2020

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Contributed by dvoribird on 12 April, 2020 - 5:41pm
Last updated 12 April, 2020 - 6:57pm

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… John F. Carr, 12 April, 2020 - 6:57pm login or register to post comments

 
question, John Carr, please?
different fly question:
I've read that Hermetia illucens adults do not have mouthparts, but I'm seeing what looks like labella. Is this some different structure for this species?
… dvoribird, 15 April, 2020 - 5:22pm login or register to post comments

 
Mouth
I hadn't heard that Hermetia lack mouthparts. Even flies that don't need to feed as adults usually have some external structures.
… John F. Carr, 15 April, 2020 - 5:24pm login or register to post comments

 
Thank you!
These guys occasionally show up on my butterfly sponges, and I had the impression that they were feeding (nectaring) on the sponges.
… dvoribird, 22 April, 2020 - 9:33pm login or register to post comments

 
I can confirm ...
that these guys do at least drink and nectar, as I am observing this in my backyard.
… dvoribird, 29 April, 2020 - 2:15pm login or register to post comments

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