About Stratiomys chamaeleon (Linnaeus, 1758)
Stratiomys chamaeleon, commonly called the clubbed general, is a European species of soldier fly. This species has a widespread distribution across the Palearctic realm. It can be found in Southern Europe and parts of Asia, and has a very restricted range in Britain, where it is classified as endangered. In Britain, its larvae have been found in tufa-rich flush systems. In other regions, Stratiomys chamaeleon larvae have been recorded from the margins of freshwater ponds and spring pools, as well as in semi-saline conditions. Adult Stratiomys chamaeleon fly from late June to mid-August, with their activity peaking in mid to late July. Adults feed on nectar, most commonly from umbellifers.
