Ptecticus elongatus

Ptecticus elongatus

Ptecticus elongates is a soldier fly in the family Stratiomyidae.
Yellow Soldier fly, Ptecticus elongatus, Stratiomyidae  Fall,Geotagged,Indonesia,Ptecticus elongatus

Appearance

The ground color of the body is brownish tan and the abdomen has transverse stripes. The wings are dusky. A well-developed inner projection of the second antennal segment is a common characteristic.
Yellow Soldier fly, Ptecticus elongatus, Stratiomyidae  Geotagged,Indonesia,Ptecticus elongatus,Spring

Behavior

They may mimic parasitic wasps in appearance and habits.

References:

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http://eol.org/pages/32756415/overview
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ptecticus
Taxonomy
KingdomAnimalia
DivisionArthropoda
ClassInsecta
OrderDiptera
FamilyStratiomyidae
GenusPtecticus
SpeciesPtecticus elongatus
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Indonesia