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Diptera: Stratiomyidae

Soldier flies (Stratiomyidae)

Two records, 2006 and 2009

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Soldier flies are flattened, often colourful flies that rest with the wings folded flat over the back. The larvae of some species live in compost and rotting matter.

Order Diptera · Family Stratiomyidae (soldier flies).

16 December 2006

A broad dark fly with large reddish-brown eyes and green markings resting on a green leaf.
16 Dec 2006, 11:28, on a leaf.
The same broad fly seen from above on a long green leaf.
16 Dec 2006, the same fly from above.

Canon PowerShot A410. Place not recorded.

6 July 2009 — Bukit Gemok

A small soldier fly with a dark thorax and orange-yellow abdomen on a fingertip.
6 Jul 2009, 07:55, on a finger.

Canon PowerShot A470. Place from the label on the photograph (Gemok).

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