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Soldier Fly
Stanley Jones

Soldier Fly (Stratiomys longicornis)

Solider Fly (Stratiomys longicornis: Stratiomyidae)
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Habitat
Hardwood bottomlands with scattered wetlands along the floodplain of North Bosque River at 140 m (459 ft) elevation.
Location
Lake Waco Wetlands, Waco, McLennan County, Texas, USA.
Date taken
July 2018
Scientific name
Stratiomys longicornis
Equipment used
Canon
delia todd
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Opus Editor
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..... does he come with an army Stanley LOL

A wonderfully detailed macro image this my friend - excellent stuff lad.
 
Kits
He does look a very solid chap, Stanley! A great close up.
 
KC Foggin
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I see no rifle over its shoulder ;)

A beautifully detailed macro shot of this Soldier Fly Stanley!
 
Doc Duck
Huh! Why "soldier"? And is that wasp-like coloring a true warning or just a self-preserving imitation?
 
bievreJJ
beautiful closeup of this impressive fly, Stanley, great colors and setting, top class, many tfs!!!
 

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Invertebrates
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