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Soldier Fly

Stratiomys maculosa

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Description:

Yellow and black fly with two, long horn-like protrusions between the wings. The second image highlights the horns. I'm very curious to find out what they are and their purpose.

Habitat:

Pomelo tree leaf in the backyard.

Reference Links:

Species Stratiomys maculosa - BugGuide.Net

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Comments (3)
CindyBinghamKeiser
Thanks Luis. This is the first time I've been able to see the horns on this species because I have a better camera this time. I like learning more about species I've spotted before :)
LuisStevens
Great series Cindy! I have seen those horn-like protrusions in other soldier flies too.

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PublishedApril 2, 2013

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