The black soldier fly (Hermetia illucens) is a common and widespread member of the family Stratiomyidae, and quite possibly the best-known species in the entire infraorder. The larvae are common detritivores in compost heaps, since decomposing matter is their food of choice.The adult fly is a mimic, very close in size, color, and appearance to the organ pipe mud dauber wasp and its relatives.
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