This Tachinid Fly is approximately .75 inch (20 mm) in length. It has large dark red eyes, wide, black v-shaped antennae and large yellow calypters at the base of the wing. The thorax is black and the abdomen is black with 2 wide yellow bands on the middle segments. The wings are smoky gray with orange at the base. The femurs are reddish-brown, the tibia are yellowish and the tarsii are black with yellow tarsal claws. The last section of the abdomen is flat and turned downward. A diagnostic characteristic is the indented hind margin of the eyes as can be seen in the photo. This fly was identified by expert volunteers at the BugGuide website.