Exaireta spinigera
The garden soldier fly (Exaireta spinigera) is a common insect in eastern Australia that has been introduced to the west coast of North America. Diamond Creek, Victoria, Australia.
Hoplitimyia mutabilis
This charming small soldier fly is a visual mimic of the Mexican honey wasp, Brachygastra mellifica. Austin, Texas, USA.
Chloromyia formosa
The green soldier fly is a Eurasian species with distinctly hairy eyes that has established populations in parts of northeastern North America. South Bristol, New York, USA.
Hermetia illucens
The black soldier fly, native to warmer parts of the Americas, is now found worldwide and is a common inhabitant of refuse and compost piles. Austin, Texas, USA.
The mesmerizing eyes of the common black soldier fly, Hermetia illucens. Austin, Texas, USA.
