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| Twin-spot centurion soldierfly | | The twin-spot centurion soldierfly (Sargus bipunctatus) belongs to the order Diptera and to the family of soldier flies (Stratiomyidae). This species is common and widespread throughout Europe. | | |
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| The twin-spot centurion soldierfly is active from August to October. The females lay their eggs in bark or rotting foliage and the larvae develop there. | | |
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| Twin-spot centurion soldierflies reach body lengths of 11-13 mm. Their bodies are very slender and shiny. The abdomen of the females is red at the sides and (in the shape of a lance) leads backwards. The abdomen of the male is narrow, rounded at the end and dark purpl... | | |
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 | | Soldier fly - Stratiomyidae - Twin-spot Centurion | | >> Picture |
| |  | | Twin-spot Centurion - Sargus bipunctatus - top view | | >> Picture |
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 | | Twin-spot Centurion - Sargus bipunctatus - side face | | >> Picture |
| |  | | Soldier fly - Sargus bipunctatus - Twin-spot Centurion | | >> Picture |
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