Green Soldier Fly

Odontomyia decipiens

Bug Life Native IUCN: Not Evaluated

About

Given the colouration of this fly it stands out and can be seen amongst the flowering shrubs within the scrublands around Tomahawk and the Boobyalla Conservation Area

Identification

This soldier fly stands out with with green thorax and yellow to green abdomen with bronze pattern down the back. The eyes are large and meet in the centre. It rests with wings folded on top of each other along the abdomen.

Size

Can grow to around 11mm long

Habitat

Adults feed on nectar. Larvae feed on algae or decaying organic matter

Distribution

Southern and eastern areas of Australia

Local Sightings

1 recorded sighting in and around the area.

References & citations (2)
  1. OzAnimals.com (accessed 2022-11-12 15:56:31)
  2. The Atlas of Living Australia (accessed 2022-11-12 15:58:31)

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