| McHenry County Conservation District / McHenry County College / SoldierFly
FLY GALLERY Information: MCCD # (815) 338-6223 |
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Soldier Fly
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| Scientific Name: | Odontomyia species
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| Length or Size: | Length = 0.4 - 0.5"
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| Comment: | One of the many representatives of the Soldier Flies. Adults drink nectar and larvae feed on algae. Eggs are deposited at edge of water. Larvae lift tip of abdomen out of water to take in air.
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