Some pics of this large fly. Gets to over 1 inch long. The local species seems to be dark black and often seen in late April to late May. Will follow you for miles and probably a blood sucker. Seen much in the local hills and mountains...not much in the megopolis. Also shown are the 1000 or so tiny eyes perfectly arranged on massive eye lobules. They can probably see very well in almost 360 degrees. The tongue used to cut (as "saws all" type motion)...and this fly may be omnivorous. They go from larva to pupa stage. Probably live around 1 year or less. Many flies eat what they can like the roaches.
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