Soldier Flies - Insects in the City

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One of the strangest insects encountered around the home is the larva of the stratiomyid (strat tee oh MY id), or soldier, fly. The larval form of the soldier fly is a segmented, maggot-like creature that can be quite alarming to the uninitiated. Both the larva and the adult, however, are harmless. The most common species of soldier fly, Hermetia illucens, is commonly considered a filth fly because of its habit of breeding in manure and garbage. The feeding habits of the larva, however, are not easy to Read More →

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