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Sargus bipunctatus is a species of fly in the Stratiomyidae family.

This species is found in Britain from August till October, and bre

Sargus bipunctata ~ Soldier Fly

Male Sargus bipunctatus ~ http://www.flickr.com/photos/qwertyqwertyqwerty/

eds in cow dung. This species is sexually diamorphic, with the females being a mix of glossy green, orange and blue, with the central blue part having a dark greenish spot. The males are glossy green.

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