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Soldier fly (Odontomyia sp.)
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More about Flies
There are several hundred thousand species of flies. Their lifestyles vary from predators, herbivores, and decomposers to parasites and anything else you could imagine. Some notable flies include: house flies, mosquitos, hoverflies, crane flies, and horse flies. They are the second most important pollinators after bees..
Large round eyes often make up most of their head
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Many flies have short, thick antenna that come out the front of their head
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Only 1 pair of wings where other flying insects have 2 pairs
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Many flies hold their wings in a triangular shape when at rest, like an airplane
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Flies do not carry pollen on their legs
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Hover flies and bee flies can be extremely good bee mimics with similar coloration, shape, and behavior
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