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Garden soldier fly
Exaireta spinigera
-37.8968, 145.305
Field Notes
Description:
22mm length; similar looking to wasp; all body parts black and smooth; clear veined wings with dark patches at tips containing a single clear spot
Habitat:
Urban garden
Notes:
We were always told these were a fruit fly as kids. They can be very abundant when around. I am now amazed to find they are native to Tas, Vic & NSW in Australia but somebody has taken it to Calif.USA !!
NZ has acquired it also http://www.terrain.net.nz/friends-of-te-henui-group/local-flies/garden-…
Proper ID thanks to oxyjack.
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Spotted for Missions
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PublishedMarch 5, 2012
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