[1] Psilodera fasciata is a medium-to-large fly, ranging from 5 to 14 mm (0.20 to 0.55 in).

It is either black or brown with yellow, orange, or white markings.

It has bare eyes, with its large head placed about halfway from the thorax's dorsum.

Its antennae are found in the middle of the insect's head, above the anteclypeus.

[3] Psilodera fasciata is mainly found in the South African provinces of Western Cape and Eastern Cape, along with southern Free State.