Hoplitimyia constans

(Loew, 1872)

Hoplitimyia constans is a of soldier fly in the Stratiomyidae, distributed in the United States. The Hoplitimyia includes species with aquatic larvae and that often exhibit -mimicking coloration and . Members of this genus are known for their flighty behavior and attraction to flowers. The specific epithet "constans" was established by Loew in 1872, originally described under the genus Stratiomyia.

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How to pronounce Hoplitimyia constans: //hɒˌplɪtɪˈmaɪə kənˈstænz//

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