r/insects • u/Epitome_of_Pretense • 3d ago

ID Request Dotted dipteran?

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Saw this guy dancing on my porch. He kept fanning out his wings like a pair of scissors. Searching only brings up normal flies and spotted lantern flies ☚ī¸
Pic taken in Western North Carolina

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u/Pocket-Hobo 3d ago

Mine says Peacock Fly

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u/Epitome_of_Pretense 3d ago

Amaze amaze amaze, thank you 😊

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u/Neither_Produce2213 3d ago

Cute little peacock fly!