Fly of the genus carcelia

Have you ever seen this insect? I'm sure you've seen it often. This insect is found in various places, both clean and dirty, it's always there. In fact, it's often considered a disgusting and annoying creature. It's a fly from the genus Carcelia. Although often scolded and its presence is often considered annoying, this insect never gets angry, it always makes time to visit.

But this one I found was in a place where people don't scold it. It was in a wild bush, resting on one of the leaves there. Seeing it in such a peaceful place, you immediately forget its hobby of visiting dirty places. Upon closer inspection, this insect's charm is no less beautiful than other insects in general.

Its entire body is gray-brown and decorated with jet-black stripes. A pair of large maroon eyes. A pair of tiny gray-black antennae. Its transparent wings are adorned with a beautiful veined pattern. Its sturdy legs are black. Not only that, but his entire body is protected by black feathers.

Latin nameGenus Carcelia
Observation date22 Feb, 2026
Camera usedrealme 7 Pro
Photographers@reachdreams
LocationAceh, Indonesia
Link to original community

https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/339661605

LatitudeLongitudeMap
4.69513596.7493993https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=4.695135&mlon=96.7493993


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I'd never seen this insect before. Spectacular photo!

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