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black soldier fly
Hermetia illucens
-2.56304, 140.504
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.
Notes:
This species superficially resembles a wasp.
Listed for Papua: http://www.papua-insects.nl/insect%20orders/Diptera/Stratiomyoidea/Stra…
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedJuly 31, 2011
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