Boreoides subulatus

Wingless Soldier Fly at Spence, ACT

Boreoides subulatus at Spence, ACT - 29 Apr 2021
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Identification history

Boreoides subulatus 2 May 2021 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 2 May 2021 Watermilli

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After a day with numerous (>20) wingless soldier flies on our east facing walls today, I found this pair. Uploaded to show that the male apparently is not 'wingless'!

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   2 May 2021
Yes only the female is wingless

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  • 2 Abundance
  • 29 Apr 2021 05:09 PM Recorded on
  • Watermilli Recorded by

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  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Mixed Gender

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