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Odontomyia sp. with blue halteres This genus often displays greens especially on the underside of the abdomen but I was amused especially by the blue halteres and wonder what purpose that colour might serve. :-)<br /> This fly was about 14mm long and had a distinct metallic sheen on the thorax. <br /> Species unknown. Australia,Geotagged,Soldier fly,Spring,stratiomyidae Click/tap to enlarge

Odontomyia sp. with blue halteres

This genus often displays greens especially on the underside of the abdomen but I was amused especially by the blue halteres and wonder what purpose that colour might serve. :-)
This fly was about 14mm long and had a distinct metallic sheen on the thorax.
Species unknown.

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  1. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    Weird indeed! Seems several in this genus have it in one color or another. Not sure if related but I've read about some other fly species that males/females can see each other from a great distance by means of light reflecting on their rapid wing movement, creating some kind of unique signaling pattern. Posted 4 years ago
  2. View Christine Young's profile
    Christine Young
    Lion
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    Love those halteres. Posted 4 years ago

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By Mark Ridgway

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Uploaded Nov 19, 2020. Captured Nov 16, 2020 11:14 in 21 Stringybark Dr, Ferntree Gully VIC 3156, Australia.
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  • TG-6
  • f/5.6
  • 1/800s
  • ISO100
  • 13.65mm

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