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Unknown Fly

Order Diptera, Family Syrphidae ?

Photo by Andrea Lim
Published on Project Noah
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Field Notes

Description:

Stocky fly to 9mm long. Large prominent red eyes.

Habitat:

Open woodland at Cattana Wetlands QLD

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
Andrea Lim
Thanks Lauren I will check Syrphidae out.
LaurenZarate
The wing venation and stance looks like a Syrphidae.

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PublishedApril 5, 2013

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