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Brown Beeflies
Systoechus sp.
-37.8698, 145.296
Field Notes
Description:
Brown beeflies mating. The larger of the two was female, at least 20 mm in length. The smaller male beefly had large eyes and a long proboscis.
Habitat:
Spottted flying high around a native cherry ballart, settling for a few seconds before taking off again.
Notes:
I was impressed by the size of the female beefly but could not get better shots as they were too far up. <br>
Looked a little like Tangle-veined flies (Nemestrinidae) but as I could not see the vein patterns ont he wings, I will leave it as beeflies which were in large numbers. I would really appreciate confirmation of the ID and/or comments on any other distinguishing features between the two families. <br>
Family Bombyliidae
Reference Links:
Brown True Bee Fly - Systoechus sp.
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedJanuary 20, 2016
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