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Soldier Fly

DateMon 2012-08-06

What I initially thought was a hoverfly but which is actually a male soldier fly of species Oplodontha viridula (Diptera: Stratiomyidae).  In some specimens the sides of the abdomen are bright green.  Note also the spots on the eyes.

Photos taken in Whiteknights Park, Reading, UK, on 2012-08-04.

AuthorTristram Brelstaff | CommentPost a Comment |
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