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Solider Fly
Stanley Jones

Solider Fly (Hoplitimyia constans)

Solider Fly (Hoplitimyia constans: Stratiomyidae) These flies are from 1.0-1.5 cm (0.39-0.59 in) long. Photographed at Camelot Park, Bryan, Brazos County, Texas, USA. Open park with scattered pecan, hackberry and elm trees at ca. 91 m (300 ft) elevation. Post Oak Savannah Vegetational Area. Watered flower beds adjacent to creek. I thank John Carr and Norm Woodley for their determination.
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Habitat
Open park with scattered pecan, hackberry and elm trees at ca. 91 m (300 ft) elevation. Post Oak Savannah Vegetational Area. Watered flower beds adjacent to creek.
Location
Camelot Park, Bryan, Brazos County, Texas, USA.
Date taken
September 2012
Scientific name
Hoplitimyia constans
Equipment used
Canon EOS 50D with a Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM lens, ISO 100, Shutter speed 1/250 with in camera flash, f/13.

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Invertebrates
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Stanley Jones
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