Soldier Fly
(Stratiomyidae)
Species Description
**Description:** A medium-sized fly with a flattened body and often brilliant, metallic coloration; many species mimic wasps for protection.
**Behavior:** Docile insects often found resting on leaves in sunlit forest clearings.
**Habitat:** Moist areas near decaying organic matter or compost.
**Behavior:** Docile insects often found resting on leaves in sunlit forest clearings.
**Habitat:** Moist areas near decaying organic matter or compost.