Do Picture-Winged Flies Bite? #1 Answer

Picture winged Flies, as the name suggests, are one of the most handsome-looking specimens of their species. But do picture-winged flies bite? Flies are among some of the most common insects or pests found in our surroundings. Among them are the picture-winged flies or Ulidiidae. These are small or mid-sized flies similar to and often … Read more

Peacock Fly

Subject:  Turkey Bug Geographic location of the bug:  Brewster, NY Date: 10/01/2018 Time: 11:30 PM EDT Your letter to the bugman:  This little creature was strutting around atop a car showing off its wings, turkey style! The wings were perfectly perpendicular to its back side. I’d say the insect’s total length was approximately 1/4 inch. … Read more

Picture Winged Fly

Subject: Odd fly/wasp Location: Charles Town, WV August 11, 2016 9:06 am Found in garden near Charles Town WV. What is it? My neighbor found it, she is a Bee Keeper hoping this isn’t some weird bee thing! Signature: Becky Dear Becky, This is a female Picture Winged Fly, Delphinia picta, and what appears to … Read more