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Solider Fly
Stanley Jones

Solider Fly (Hoplitimyia constans)

Solider Fly (Hoplitimyia constans: Stratiomyidae) 1.0-1.5 cm (0.4-0.6 in) long.
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Habitat
Planted flower garden within the arboretum at ca. 91 m (300 ft) elevation.
Location
Brazos County Arboretum, Bryan, Brazos County, Texas, USA.
Date taken
May 2019
Scientific name
Hoplitimyia constans
Equipment used
Canon
bievreJJ
delightful photo of this handsome fly, captured in a wonderful setting, first rate work, Stanley, many tfs!!!
 
drkishore
Lovely focus, exposure and colors!!! The Solider Fly contrasts well against the flowers... Excellent capture and post Stanley!!!
 
KC Foggin
Supporter
A beautifully detailed close up of this Soldier Fly caught in a great setting Stan.
 
Kits
A very well detailed study of this fly on pretty flowers, Stanley.
 
delia todd
Staff member
Opus Editor
Supporter
I wonder when a wasp becomes a fly (if you see what I mean?) LOL

That's a wonderfully detailed macro you've taken of this fly Stanley. Excellent work my friend. Many thanks for showing him to us.
 
Doc Duck
I see from the name that he's only imitating a wasp, but he would have scared me away :eek!:
 

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Invertebrates
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