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Fly? Identification request. Gold, triangle head, yellow tip

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ddubyat
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Fly? Identification request. Gold, triangle head, yellow tip Aug 13, 2020 16:34:29 GMT -8

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Post by ddubyat on Aug 13, 2020 16:34:29 GMT -8

Captured in Dallas TX

Gold body head, eyes and legs. Yellow tip on abdomen. Red and black picture window wings.

Dung fly? Fruit fly?

I've spent hours trying to figure this one out.

Between 1-2cm

Video link photos.app.goo.gl/9VvhUxhg4fHRRaYN6

erebia Junior Member Posts: 30	Fly? Identification request. Gold, triangle head, yellow tip Aug 13, 2020 17:02:29 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by erebia on Aug 13, 2020 17:02:29 GMT -8 This insect isn't a fly but more likely a leafhopper or sharpshooter, in the order Homoptera.

ddubyat New Member Posts: 2	Fly? Identification request. Gold, triangle head, yellow tip Aug 13, 2020 17:32:09 GMT -8 Quote Select Post Deselect Post Link to Post Member Give Gift Back to Top Post by ddubyat on Aug 13, 2020 17:32:09 GMT -8 Aug 13, 2020 17:02:29 GMT -8 erebia said: This insect isn't a fly but more likely a leafhopper or sharpshooter, in the order Homoptera. Nailed it thanks! Sharpshooter

Fly? Identification request. Gold, triangle head, yellow tip

Post by ddubyat on Aug 13, 2020 16:34:29 GMT -8

Post by erebia on Aug 13, 2020 17:02:29 GMT -8

Post by ddubyat on Aug 13, 2020 17:32:09 GMT -8