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Common Picture-winged Fly
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Common Picture-winged Fly
Delphinia picta
The Common Picture-winged Fly is a small insect with beautiful wings that look like a picture! They are often found buzzing around flowers and are fun to watch as they fly.
Habitat: Urban areas
Appearance
The Common Picture-winged Fly has a dark brown to black body with reddish-brown legs. Its most distinctive feature is its clear wings, which are intricately marked with complex, dark brown or black patterns that resemble tiny, artistic designs.
KingdomAnimaliaPhylumArthropodaClassInsectaOrderDipteraFamilyUlidiidaeGenusDelphinia
Category
InsectsRarity
Common
Danger
1/5 · Very low
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Interesting facts
Did you know a fly's compound eyes have thousands of tiny lenses?
Their fancy wing patterns are like secret codes for other flies to read!
These flies can zip and change direction faster than you can blink!
They can taste food just by walking on it with their feet!
Special abilities
Ability
Spotting Scapegoat
The Common Picture-winged Fly can wave its patterned wings to mimic a jumping spider because the markings and movement make predators think twice.
Ability
Hovering Harmony
The Common Picture-winged Fly can perform nimble aerial maneuvers because its small size and powerful wing beats allow for quick turns and hovering.
Ability
Nectar Finder
The Common Picture-winged Fly has excellent vision and antennae that help them locate distant flowers for food sources.
Measurements & details
- Wingspan
- 8-12 mm
- Size
- 4-6 mm
- Lifespan
- 15-30 days
- Leg Count
- 6
Diet & Feeding
They sip nectar from flowers and sometimes decaying fruit for energy.
Primary Foods
- nectar
- pollen
- decaying fruit
Foraging Method
- Foraging
Ecological connections
eaten by
Blue Jay
Cyanocitta cristata
A common bird that preys on insects.
eaten by
European Garden Spider
Araneus diadematus
These spiders build webs to catch flying insects.
pollinates
Yarrow
Achillea millefolium
Flies visit these flowers for nectar and pollen.
Traits
Social
Social animals live in organized groups, cooperating for survival benefits such as foraging, defense, and raising offspring.
Colorful
Colorful describes organisms or objects displaying a wide range of bright and distinct colors.
Herbivorous
This trait characterizes organisms whose diet consists entirely or primarily of plant material.
Pollinator Magnet
Describes plants that are particularly attractive and beneficial to a wide range of pollinating organisms.
Diurnal
Diurnal animals are primarily active during daylight hours, typically resting or sleeping at night.
Urban Friendly
This habitat trait indicates species that can coexist with humans in urban and suburban environments, utilizing man-made structures and green spaces.
Pollinator
Describes organisms that transfer pollen, enabling the fertilization and reproduction of plants.
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Safety
Danger
1/5 · Very low
These flies are harmless, but it's best to watch them from a distance.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Common Picture-winged Fly's wingspan?
8-12 mm
How big is Common Picture-winged Fly?
4-6 mm
How long does Common Picture-winged Fly live?
15-30 days
What does Common Picture-winged Fly eat?
They sip nectar from flowers and sometimes decaying fruit for energy.
Where is Common Picture-winged Fly usually found?
Urban areas
How does Common Picture-winged Fly hunt?
Foraging
How many legs does Common Picture-winged Fly have?
6
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