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Soldier Fly

Ptecticus kovaci

Photo by arne.roysland
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Description:

Thorax and scutellum is yellowish brown and the wings are clear with a very slight grayish tinge. Fore and mid legs are yellowish brown. Hind leg has yellowish brown femur, black tibia and white tarsus. Body lenght is 9 mm. Ptecticus is a genus of flies in the family Stratiomyidae.

Habitat:

In the garden of a cold spring resort. On the floor outside the room.

Reference Links:

Observations · iNaturalist

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