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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 Calbost Niel
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By Calbost Niel

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Uploaded May 26, 2025. Captured May 26, 2025 10:35 in 200W-201W Great Western Hwy, Hazelbrook NSW 2779, Australia.
  • Canon EOS R10
  • f/4.5
  • 1/320s
  • ISO125
  • 35mm