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Soldier fly

Ptilocera continua

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.

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arne.roysland
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arne.roysland

General Trias, Calabarzon, Philippines

Spotted on Oct 17, 2021
Submitted on Oct 19, 2021

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