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Syrphid Fly

Eristalinus Arvorum

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Description:

Unknown fly seen in my garden. First pic shows the compound eye of the fly and the second pic is the full pic of the fly.

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surekha
Probably 'arvorum' -https://www.projectnoah.org/organisms?search=eristalinus+arvorum They do resemble -http://www.ozanimals.com/Insect/Native-Drone-Fly/Eristalinus/punctulatus.html
Wild Things
Eristalinus arvorum or Eristalinus punctulatus? I guess Eristalinus punctulatus is more Australian. Can someone please guide?

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