Golden-backed Snipe Fly

I found this in Luzerne County at Moon Lake Park, PA. It was just sitting in the sun.

by mgarr Jun 22, 2007 10:36 AM

A Gold-backed Snipe fly in my yard on May 28, 2007. The gold always catches my eye.

by DiOhio Feb 3, 2008 9:05 AM

Golden Backed Snipe Flies

by jcard7 Mar 31, 2008 2:15 AM

Male in focus.

by LadyAshleyR Jun 24, 2009 3:19 PM

Female in focus.

by LadyAshleyR Jun 24, 2009 3:31 PM

This is a male. Small (1") fly that likes shaded areas, usually found perched on a leaf. Male has large, touching eyes and narrow abdomen.

by drphotomoto Apr 30, 2010 1:22 PM

The female has a wider abdomen but smaller eyes. Both like to perch on leaves out of direct sunlight.

by drphotomoto Apr 30, 2010 1:29 PM