Subject: Anthropod Classification
Geographic location of the bug: United States, Florida
Date: 03/24/2019
Time: 10:47 PM EDT
Your letter to the bugman: Hi, I had to take pictures of anthropods I could find in my yard and classify the bugs for my zoology class. For the life of me, I can’t figure out what it is. I took the picture in my front yard and I am located in Florida. I appreciate any help you could offer me. Thank you in advance!
How you want your letter signed: Willow Orr
Dear Willow,
Based on this BugGuide image, we believe this is a Soldier Fly in the genus Hedriodiscus. According to BugGuide: “spp. are very difficult to ID and not all are valid.” An even closer visual match is the Soldier Fly Odontomyia cincta, also pictured on BugGuide. Though we are uncertain of the species, we are confident this is a Soldier Fly.
ou are spot on! It is an Odontomyia cincta Soldier Fly. Thank you so much for respond, I appreciate the help!