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Hermetia illucens
This species is a common and widespread (including Papua) fly of the family Stratiomyidae, whose larvae are common detritivores in compost heaps.
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 4 meters from this spotting.
Spotted on Oct 30, 2011
Submitted on Oct 30, 2011
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