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Callopistromyia annulipes

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Fly, Picture‑winged flies, Otites, Physiphora, Chaetopsis

Peacock fly callopistromyia annulipes


The peacock fly (Callopistromyia annulipes) is a species of picture-winged flies in the genus Callopistromyia of the family Ulidiidae. They are fund in Germany, Italy, North America, Switzerland and from 2016 Slovakia.

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Behaviour

Males and females posture and strut on rotting trees or logs with their wings raised vertically and pointed forward. The resemblance to a peacock's tail is enhanced by blue reflections.

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Callopistromyia annulipes Wikipedia


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