True flies (Diptera)

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GITM1 wrote:
Yesterday
Very interesting. I have heard of wasps doing that to caterpillars and laying their eggs inside, but I never knew they did that to Soldier Flies

Boreoides subulatus
Curiosity wrote:
Yesterday
Hi, and thanks, GlossyGal. I was surprised and disturbed by the wasps attacking the soldier flies.

Boreoides subulatus
GlossyGal wrote:
Yesterday
Wow! What an interesting series of shots and observations ๐Ÿ‘๐Ÿป

Boreoides subulatus
DiBickers wrote:
6 Apr 2025
Yes, this is a Hoverfly larva (& aphid as prey). Fabulous photos!! I can never get sharp enough focus on the aphids ๐Ÿ˜‚๐Ÿ’š

Syrphidae (family)
WendyEM wrote:
6 Apr 2025
they are aphids - Brachycaudus persicae Black Peach Aphid.
see Sighting 4658730 (3rd shot shows adult aphid)

Syrphidae (family)
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