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Classification Order: Diptera – true flies Family: Stratiomyidae
Wing Length To 10mm
Phenology August to early November.
Identification
Male / Females have orange legs and a pair of whitish spots on the frons just above the antennae. just about dicerbale in the second image
The Thorax is shiny metallic green, scutellum without spines, wing veination distinctive Dimorphic in Appearance ( Male / Female Differences)
Males are very slim with a metallic green thorax and metallic bronze abdomen (cf male Chloromyia formosa but with a much narrower build).
Females have a broader build with the abdomene base of the reddish contrasting with a blackish tip bearing blue reflections
Life Cycle
Lrvae have been reared from dung, compost, rotting vegetationor other decaying matter
Habitat
Low vegetation. Adults can be found in a variety of open and wooded habitats, basks and sunbathies on foliage in sheltered spots.
