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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 👍🏻

Boreoides subulatus

DiBickers wrote:

5 Apr 2025

I think this is more likely to be the larva of a parasitiod fly. Among other possibilities, an example known to target spiders are the Small-headed Flies in Family Acroceridae. I don’t think anyone will be able to identify it beyond Order-level though unfortunately.

Diptera (order)

DiBickers wrote:

2 Apr 2025

I would say this is likely to be Hermetia illucens. I’m not sure if it’s the lighting or photo quality but I don’t think the necessary characteristics show up well enough to confirm ID at this time.

Stratiomyidae (family)