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Soldier fly

Ptilocera continua

Photo by arne.roysland
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Field Notes

Description:

It is a fly in the family Stratiomyidae. The scutellum is slightly turned up and has 4 thorn-like spikes. Metallic iridescent scales are covering both sides of scutum.

Habitat:

Abandoned area near a river.

Reference Links:

Ptilocera continua · iNaturalist

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