Orange and blue fly
March 28, 2010
Orange and blue fly
I saw a few of these flying around in the Econlockhatchee River area in Central Florida yesterday. Any idea what it is? Thanks!
Bob
Oviedo, Florida
Dear Bob,
Though it looks more like a moth, the Banded Net Wing is actually a beetle. BugGuide indicates that the species, Calopteron reticulatum, may be seen as early as March in Florida.
What's That Bug? does not endorse extermination
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