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"Exaireta spinigera", known generally as the garden soldier fly or blue soldier fly, is a species of soldier fly in the family Stratiomyidae. It is native to Australia, however it has been introduced to countries such as New Zealand and Hawaii.

Similar species: True Flies
Species identified by Ruth Spigelman
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By Ruth Spigelman

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Uploaded Dec 27, 2020. Captured Oct 4, 2020 13:24 in 82 Scenic Dr, Merewether NSW 2291, Australia.
  • Canon EOS 60D
  • f/10.0
  • 1/256s
  • ISO250
  • 100mm