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Sugarcane soldier fly

Sugarcane soldier fly

Inopus rubriceps

A species of Inopus, Also known as Soldier fly

The sugarcane soldier fly (Inopus rubriceps) is pretty easy to identify, as it is pure black with an orange head. They also seem to be happy with making a pest out of themselves wherever they go. They are considered a sod pest in California and a sugarcane pest in Australia.

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Attributes of Sugarcane soldier fly
Colors
Brown
Black
Habitat
sod; sugarcane
Adult Food Sources
Nectar from various flowering plants, honeydew, plant sap, fruit juices, and other sugary substances
Non-poisonous
The Sugarcane soldier fly is non-toxic and generally doesn't pose a risk to human health. No need for excessive worry.
Borer
Not reported
Pollinator
Not reported
Pest-Eating Predatory
Not reported
Phytophagous
The Sugarcane soldier fly feeds on plants, usually without causing significant harm. However, it's important to take the situation seriously if their numbers begin to increase significantly.
Predatory
Not reported
Biting animal or pet
Not reported
Mouthparts Type
Chewing mouthparts
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Species Status of Sugarcane soldier fly
It is found in Australia.
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Adult Size of Sugarcane soldier fly
5 - 8 mm
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Predators of Sugarcane soldier fly Larvae
Birds, rodents, frogs, toads, spiders, predaceous insects
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Predators of Adult Sugarcane soldier fly
Birds, rodents, spiders, insectivorous bats, mantises
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Interesting Facts About Sugarcane soldier fly
Sugarcane soldier fly's larvae exhibit a unique behavior called 'dorsal looping', a rolling motion that aids their movement, resembling a tiny inchworm.
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Scientific Classification of Sugarcane soldier fly
Class
Bugs
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Order
Flies
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Genus
Inopus
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Youth Habitat of Sugarcane soldier fly
Grasslands and Prairies, Agricultural and Cultivated Areas
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Habitat Preferences of Sugarcane soldier fly Through Different Life Stages
The larvae of sugarcane soldier fly typically dwell in the underground rhizosphere of sugarcane fields, where they feed on root matter. Searching for them requires careful excavation around the base of sugarcane plants. As pupae, sugarcane soldier fly are often found closer to the surface but are still involved with the sugarcane host plant, making concentrated searches in the upper soil layers around these plants necessary. Adult sugarcane soldier fly, with their winged mobility, can be observed on or near the sugarcane plants, as they are attracted to the plant for feeding and mating purposes. Locating adults might involve surveying flowers, plant leaves, and stems in and around sugarcane fields during the daytime.
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When is the Best Time to Observe Sugarcane soldier fly
The best time to find sugarcane soldier fly would be during daylight hours when they are most active, especially on warm and sunny days which encourage flying and feeding activity.
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What is the Best Weather to Observe Sugarcane soldier fly
Warm and sunny conditions with little to no wind are ideal, as flies in the family Stratiomyidae are generally more active under those weather conditions.
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How and Where Can You Find Sugarcane soldier fly at Different Life Stages
Larva Sugarcane soldier fly larvae are often found in moist soil or decaying organic matter. To find them, you might look in compost, leaf litter, or beneath rotting wood.
Pupal When sugarcane soldier fly enters the pupal stage, they can be harder to find because they are often hidden in the substrate or inside a puparium attached to vegetation. Search for pupae by carefully inspecting leaves and stems of plants, or by sifting through soil and detritus.
Adult Adult sugarcane soldier fly are attracted to flowers and can be found hovering or resting on vegetation. To find adults, you should visit flowering plants, especially those in sunny spots, and look for the characteristic hovering flight of Stratiomyidae flies.
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