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Habitat
Adults: terrestrial
Immatures: terrestrial
Feeding Habits
Adults: nectar and pollen feeding
Immatures: saprophagous
Size: 2 to 18 mm
Flight : strong flier
North American Species: 250
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Diptera Stratiomyidae
Soldier flies
Front Wings: membranous
Hind Wings: reduced to halteres
Mouthparts: sponging
Antenna Length: shorter than body
Antenna Shape: straight
Front Legs: unmodified
Hind Legs: unmodified
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.
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