Yellow Fly (Diachlorus Ferrugatus)

The yellow fly has earned a fearsome reputation among people who live in or visit marshes, forests, beaches, and rural areas of states such as Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana, and parts of the Carolinas.

The yellow fly (Diachlorus ferrugatus) is one of the most notorious biting flies found in the southeastern United States, particularly in coastal and wetland regions where warm temperatures and abundant moisture create ideal breeding conditions. Despite its common name, the insect is not entirely yellow. Adults typically have a golden-yellow to orange-brown body, vivid iridescent green or blue-green eyes, and clear wings with dark markings that help

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