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'Inopus rubriceps", known generally as the sugarcane soldier fly or Australian soldier fly, is a species of soldier fly in the family Stratiomyidae. The fly acts as a host for the parasitoid wasps "Neurogalesus carinatus" and "Neurogalesus militis".

Similar species: True Flies
Species identified by Calbost Niel
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By Calbost Niel

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Uploaded Feb 15, 2023. Captured Feb 15, 2023 15:33 in 200W-201W Great Western Hwy, Hazelbrook NSW 2779, Australia.
  • NIKON Z 7_2
  • f/16.0
  • 1/160s
  • ISO3200
  • 105mm