Male Themara lunifera Flies on Rotting Log
📷 Aimee Lynn Barrion-Dupo
📍 Region: Luzon
⚃ Class: Insects ⚂ Order: Flies, Mosquitoes (Diptera)
♡ Habitat: Forest ❥ Conservation Status: Common
Themara lunifera Fly
Themara lunifera
This image captures two male Themara lunifera flies perched on a decaying log. Their standout feature is the hammerhead-shaped head—an evolutionary trait likely used to attract mates or assert dominance over rivals. With translucent wings marked by dark patterns, these flies exemplify how striking morphology can influence reproductive success in the insect world.