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Field Notes

Description:

A red-brown fly with large rounded brown and yellow striped abdomen.

Habitat:

Seasonal stream in savanna/woodland.

Notes:

Observed at Python Pools, Mlawula Nature Reserve

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (2)
KateBraun
Thanks, Tom, that should help me narrow this one down.
Tom15
Very nice! I'd call this a Syrphidae in the genus Microdon like this one but more colorful. http://www.brisbaneinsects.com/brisbane_hoverflies/BlackWaspMimicFly.htm

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PublishedApril 27, 2014

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