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Home » Guide » Arthropods (Arthropoda) » Hexapods (Hexapoda) » Insects (Insecta) » Flies (Diptera) » Orthorrhapha » Stratiomyomorpha » Soldier flies (Stratiomyidae) » Stratiomyinae » Stratiomyini » Odontomyia » arcuata-group (Odontomyia arcuata-group)
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Soldierfly ? - Odontomyia
Copyright © 2010 Beth Sands

Soldierfly ? - Odontomyia
Livermore , Altamont creek, Alameda County, California, USA
September 30, 2010
Size: 1/2 "
At first , I thought this was a Hoverfly with it's stripes and shine , but I noticed that it has antennas like a Soldierfly . I saw more than one of this kind so I guess this is the time of year for this type of insect whom is very eye-catching with the shiny gold and the black stripes on subtle yellow and green shades . I would like to know more about this insect , thanks for any comments , sincerely Beth
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Contributed by Beth Sands on 30 September, 2010 - 7:38pm
Last updated 22 November, 2010 - 12:50pm

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… v belov, 22 November, 2010 - 12:50pm login or register to post comments

Stratiomyidae: Odontomyia, arcuata species group
Stratiomyidae: Odontomyia, arcuata species group
… Norm Woodley, 12 October, 2010 - 9:32am login or register to post comments

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Definitely a Soldier Fly. It reminds me of this Odontomyia, also from California:



But that's just an observation on my part. The experts will be able to confirm or (more likely) correct. :)
… Ken Wolgemuth, 30 September, 2010 - 8:03pm login or register to post comments

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