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Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens) Resting on Carex sp. at the edge of a dense mixed forest. Likely hanging around as we have our compost bin nearby. Geotagged,Hermetia illucens,Spring,United States

Black Soldier Fly (Hermetia illucens)

Resting on Carex sp. at the edge of a dense mixed forest. Likely hanging around as we have our compost bin nearby.

comments (10)

Christine Young

Lion

Gorgeous eyes! Posted 5 years ago
1. Ferdy Christant
  
  Lion
  
  Same! Whoa. Posted 5 years ago
2. 1. Flown Kimmerling
    
    Lion
    
    Thank you! Posted 5 years ago
3. Flown Kimmerling
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you! I thought it was pretty cool! Posted 5 years ago

Paul Dirksen

Lion

Great macro Lisa. Posted 5 years ago
1. Flown Kimmerling
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you, Paul! Posted 5 years ago

Pudding4brains

Lion

Fantastic photo Lisa - not just the eyes, but sharpness all over. Excellent image of the species!
Cheers, Arp Posted 5 years ago
1. Flown Kimmerling
  
  Lion
  
  Aww! I really appreciate it, Arp! <3 Posted 5 years ago

Ruth Spigelman

Lion

Superb, detailed macro Lisa. We have these here in Australia now as well - its eyes were what intrigued me also (see my image top right as species ID). Posted 5 years ago
1. Flown Kimmerling
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you, Ruth! And your shot is so perfect! Posted 5 years ago

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The Black Soldier Fly

"Hermetia illucens", the black soldier fly, is a common and widespread fly of the family Stratiomyidae.

Similar species: True Flies

Species identified by Flown Kimmerling

By Flown Kimmerling

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Uploaded May 22, 2020. Captured May 21, 2020 10:20 in 234 Oakman Rd NE, Ranger, GA 30734, USA.

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Canon EOS 6D Mark II
f/25.0
1/49s
ISO640
100mm