Hedgehog Fly

Identification in progress

This fly gets its name from the dense, prickly bristles covering its body. Their larvae are parasitic, often feeding on local moth caterpillar species. These flies are native to the Americas, and can be found commonly in South, Central, and North America.

Recorded lineage

kingdomAnimaliaphylumArthropodaclassInsectaorderDipterafamilyTachinidae

Observed

Apr 15, 2026

Location

Machu Picchu, Peru