Habitat
Adults: terrestrial
Immatures: terrestrial

Feeding Habits
Adults: nectar and pollen feeding
Immatures: saprophagous

North American
Species: 250

Diptera Stratiomyidae
Soldier flies

Special Characteristics: Stratiomyidae are small to large sized flies, often wasplike in appearance and usually dark colored or metallic. They are often hairy and they are sometimes banded with yellow and black, making them look like bees or wasps.

Comments: Adults are often found resting on vegetation or flowers. The larvae are either aquatic or live in dung or under bark. They feed on algae, decaying plant matter or small insects.

Species:
Sargus decorus Say

Common Name:

Distribution:
Widespread in Canada