Hermetia illucens

American Soldier Fly at Belconnen, ACT

Hermetia illucens at Belconnen, ACT - 8 Aug 2021
Hermetia illucens at Belconnen, ACT - 8 Aug 2021
Hermetia illucens at Belconnen, ACT - 8 Aug 2021
Hermetia illucens at Belconnen, ACT - 8 Aug 2021
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Identification history

Hermetia illucens 14 Apr 2023 michaelb
Unidentified 14 Apr 2023 Cristy1676

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Looking at the mouth parts and those white sacks flies tend to have on their sides, i thought it might be a fly of some type? but would love an iD :-) Those eyes are amazing!

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  • 1 Abundance
  • 8 Aug 2021 08:24 AM Recorded on
  • Cristy1676 Recorded by

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  • It was perched on some grass Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Unknown Gender
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Resting Insect behaviour on flower

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