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Hermetia illucens

Photo by Scott Frazier
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Field Notes

Description:

This species is a common and widespread fly (including Papua) of the family Stratiomyidae, whose larvae are common detritivores in compost heaps.

Habitat:

Spotted in a large semi-urban yard/garden adjacent to a disturbed remnant patch of forest. There is a large compost heap present in the yard. This is in the equatorial tropics of northern New Guinea.

Reference Links:

Hermetia illucens, T.E.R:R.A.I.N - Taranaki Educational Resource: Research, Analysis and Informati…

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