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Drone fly

Syrphidae Eristalis sp.

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Field Notes

Description:

A large fly, at least 13mm long. Hairless, shiny black thorax and abdomen with a striking gold patch on the 2nd and 3rd segments of the abdomen. Clear wings. Red feet. A very large head with large eyes, separated by a small gap with 3 ocelli.

Habitat:

Adjacent to a small stream. Altitude 1000m.

Notes:

This is the only shot that I managed of this skittish fly. It doesn't look like I am going to get a species for this striking fly, such a shame.

Reference Links:

Gardensafari Hoverflies (with lots of pictures)

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (10)
Mark Ridgway
Yep that bug is impressive Dave. I think I heard the heavy breathing.
folicallychalled
Mark - Ha! I think you nailed it :) I do have a better Darth Vader bug though: http://www.blipfoto.com/entry/3205025 Dave
Mark Ridgway
Nice one Dave. Maybe the ChunkyGoldbumDarthvader fly ?
Nimbid Ditavi
How splendid! I have never seen a black one! Great photo!
folicallychalled
Lauren - thanks. Yes, the hairless nature of the fly might be more suited to Syrphid. The search continues. The annoying thing is I remember seeing this fly on previous research. Dave

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PublishedJune 22, 2013

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