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Teal soldier fly

Hedriodiscus truquii

Description:

This fly was the most colorful fly i had ever seen in this area.The wings were black but the head and abdomen had a bright teal with black.The fly was resting on a pillar.This specimen is not really known alot and is found more west.

Habitat:

Resting on a pillar

Notes:

Probably a female carrying eggs because of the size and the swollen abdomen.It was one of the most beautiful flies i had ever seen.

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Ornithoptera80
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Ornithoptera80

Fort Worth, Texas, United States

Spotted on Apr 6, 2020
Submitted on Apr 7, 2020

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