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Wingless Soldier Fly

Boreoides subulatus

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Description:

2.5-3cm long.

Notes:

This is a female, as only the males have wings.

1 Species ID Suggestions

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MartinL
MartinL 11 years ago
Wingless Soldier Fly
Boreoides subulatus Boreoides subulatus - Wingless Soldier Fly | Flickr - Photo Sharing!


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2 Comments

RachaelB
RachaelB 11 years ago

How mean to call it a fly when it can't actually fly...

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MartinL
MartinL 11 years ago

A wingless fly seems so wrong.
http://www.whatsthatbug.com/2010/04/03/m...

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RachaelB
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RachaelB

Victoria, Australia

Spotted on May 30, 2012
Submitted on May 30, 2012

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