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Golden-backed Snipe Fly (Chrysopilus thoracicus)
Photo#3632
Copyright © 2004
Cotinis
Golden-backed Snipe Fly -
Chrysopilus thoracicus
-
West Point at the Eno Park, Durham County, North Carolina, USA
April 24, 2004
Female, based on large abdomen, small eyes, behavior. This individual was mating with the male below just before this photo was taken:
Contributed by
Cotinis
on 4 May, 2004 - 5:28am
Last updated 4 February, 2017 - 7:07pm