Soldier Fly Larvae
Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Diptera
Family: Stratiomyidae
This is a family of flies whose grub-like larvae can be both aquatic or terrestrial. The cuticle of the larvae has hexagonal calcium carbonate crystals which offers it protection and gives it a unique looking texture.
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