Soldier Fly (Odontomyia cincta)
Soldier flies are typically found in the spring or early summer throughout much of North America. Their habitat includes woodlands and fields, usually near water. Adults take nectar and are also sometimes found on dung. Eggs are laid very near water (on reeds, grasses, etc.). Larvae are aquatic and feed on algae.
Source: BugGuide Genus page
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i never see a soldier fly, great!
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Very green. And a bit hairy, in both meanings.
ReplyDeleteSorry, I won't be saluting this soldier. But thanks for the info and the dramatic close-up.
Fantastic shots!
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wouldn't like to meet this "soldier" welldone, see my ABC
ReplyDeleteSuch detail - great photo!
ReplyDeleteNever heard of these before.. I will pop over to the bug guide and read more.
ReplyDeleteAwesome shots.
ReplyDeleteVery glad to see this--I watched one several days ago--so swett she was.
ReplyDeleteNina at Nature Remains
Um, wow. What a great shot.
ReplyDeleteThese are very nice macros. I like them and the soldier fly.
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty color for a bug.
ReplyDeleteGreat S-photos :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome shots!
ReplyDeleteHI Marvin!
ReplyDeleteFor a fly, it not too bad looking. Actually, the green does it justice. Very good photo! Better to see it on nectar than dung.
Mary
You're really starting to get me interested in insects! But at this point they're all pretty much "bugs" to me...
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