Category: Golden-backed Snipe Flies

  • Golden-backed Snipe Fly

    Golden-backed Snipe Fly

    Every year, in late May and early June I see Golden-backed Snipe Flies (Chrysopilus thoracicus) mating. These snipe flies are quite attractive with their golden thorax. Very little is known about them, even what they eat. Or whether the adults eat anything at all. The males have large eyes which meet, while the females have…