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Soldier Fly

Odontomyia sp.

Photo by rabaker96
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Field Notes

Description:

Less than a centimeter long, black and yellow striped abdomen, yellow edges to thorax.

Habitat:

Visiting flowers and bushes along a creek.

Notes:

Family Stratiomyidae

Reference Links:

Genus Odontomyia - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
rabaker96
Lauren, Thank you for the assistance. It is appreciated. -R
LaurenZarate
Beautiful rabaker! This is actually a fly of the Family Stratiomyidae (Soldier Flies). Possibly Odontomyia cincta.
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PublishedApril 12, 2014

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