Stratiomyid #7 (Hermetia sp.)
May 12th, 2009
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A wasp-mimic soldier-fly – very similar in form to this syrphid. This specimen has been donated to Martin Hauser – many thanks to him for the name suggestion.
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Stratiomyid #6 (Hermetia illucens)
May 12th, 2009
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An interesting soldier-fly that seems to be a wasp mimic. This specimen has been donated to Martin Hauser. An identification of Hermetia illucens has been suggested by Rui and I think he is correct, as this is a very common species in the tropics 
Stratiomyid #5 (Hermetia pulchra Wiedemann, 1830)
May 12th, 2009
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This is the largest soldier-fly in the samples, having a 23mm body length. This specimen has been donated to Martin Hauser – thanks to him for the identification.
Stratiomyid #4 (Artemita hieroglyphica)
May 12th, 2009
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This soldier-fly, and variations on this pattern, were very common in the dry-season samples. This specimen has been donated to Martin Hauser – many thanks to him for the identification.
Stratiomyid #3 (Panacris sp.)
May 12th, 2009
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A lovely blue-green tinged soldier-fly. This specimen has been donated to Martin Hauser – many thanks to him for the name suggestion.
Stratiomyid #2 (Cyphomyia sp.)
May 12th, 2009
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A soldier-fly with strongly shaded wings. This specimen has been donated to Martin Hauser – many thanks to him for the identification.
Stratiomyid #1
May 12th, 2009
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A lovely blue-tinged soldier-fly. This specimen has been donated to Martin Hauser.
