Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Stratiomyidae > Exaireta spinigera?

Posted by robertwhyte on 31-10-2008 03:32
#1

I was wondering if this is a Soldier Fly Stratiomyidae > Exaireta spinigera? It was near a creek in some bush in a Brisbane Suburb, Australia, body length about 15mm. There was an attractive blue sheen in the wings.

Posted by robertwhyte on 31-10-2008 03:33
#2

Another pic showing the blue a bit better.