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black soldier fly

Hermetia illucens

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%20ord...

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2 Comments

Scott Frazier
Scott Frazier 12 years ago

Thank you!

Juan DiTrani
Juan DiTrani 12 years ago

This is a Soldier fly (Stratiomyidae)

Scott Frazier
Spotted by
Scott Frazier

Indonesia

Spotted on Jul 31, 2011
Submitted on Jul 31, 2011

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