Fly of the genus plagiostenopterina

As usual, when morning greets me, I always take a moment to walk in nature. Being in the wild offers many things to enjoy, one of which is tiny creatures like the one I encountered. Lately, I've been discovering more fly species. Before delving into the world of insects, the only fly species I knew were those that frequented trash bins or people's kitchens. Now I've gotten to know more about them, and today I managed to find a fly from the genus Plagiostenopterina.

This fly is very different from the flies that frequent the places I just mentioned. Its body shape resembles a wasp, long with a slender waist. Its coloration is also very beautiful, a glossy black adorned with fine gray hairs. Its eyes are also dark with a slight shimmer of reddish-brown and green when viewed from certain angles.

Its transparent wings are perfectly spread, ready to flutter into the air at any moment. When light penetrates the leaves above and hits its wings, it creates a beautiful sparkle. Its long, slender legs make it look even more graceful. A pair of short, fine antennae are constantly moving. These antennae are accompanied by sensory hairs, or setae, that also move with the movement of the antennae. These sensory hairs function as organs of taste and smell.