Click image to zoom
Stilt-legged Fly - Micropezidae - Animal India
Stilt-legged flies, which belong to the family Micropezidae, exhibit various behaviors to mimic other insects, such as wasps or ants. Known for their unique backward walking and a ''moonwalk''-like motion, one such fly was observed sitting on a leaf in the forest at Tehatta, West Bengal, India, on January 19, 2025. (Photo by Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto)
Photo Details
| Photo ID | #11961892 |
|---|---|
| Date Taken | |
| Location | N/A |
| Photographer | Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto |
| Category | Human Interest |
| Copyright | © 2026 NurPhoto - Soumyabrata Roy/NurPhoto |
Related Keywords
Stilt-legged flies
Micropezidae
insect mimicry
wasps
ants
backward walking
moonwalk motion
Tehatta
West Bengal
India
forest habitat
insect behavior
mimicry behavior
leaf sitting
observation
January 19
2025
Soumyabrata Roy
NurPhoto
unique movement
insect family
fly behavior
nature photography
entomology
insect observation
biodiversity
insect adaptation
camouflage
evolutionary biology
insect locomotion
ecological niche
behavioral ecology
insect morphology.
Rights-Managed (RM) · Single Editorial Use
License This Image
Configure usage rights. Price adjusts in real time.
One license covers one publication within the parameters you select. Each additional publication (e.g. separate articles, posts, issues) requires its own license. License terms ›
Need custom or commercial rights?
Contact Sales
· [email protected]
2026 NurPhoto. All rights reserved.
This image is the property of NurPhoto and is protected under international copyright laws.
Similar Photos
View All
