American Soldier Fly

American Soldier Fly looks like a wasp with black body and dark wings. The eyes appear to have a pattern of blue and green markings. At rest it holds its wings folded on top of each other along the abdomen. The antennae form a V-shape. The lower parts of the legs are white. Size 20mm Habitat often found on foliage of garden plants. Breeding: They are often found around decaying vegetation such as compost heaps. The maggots feed on the decaying plant material.

 American Soldier Fly

 American Soldier Fly

 American Soldier Fly

American Soldier Fly