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Eristalinus sp.

Photo by Scott Frazier
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Field Notes

Description:

A speckled-eye hoverfly of the family Syrphidae, and the genus Eristalinus.

Habitat:

Observed on a lime tree along the boundary fence of a large village yard. Surrounding habitats included freshwater swampforest, sago swamp, ocean beach and a forested limestone cliff ridge.

Reference Links:

Eristalinus - Overview, Syrphidae: Eristalinus - a gallery on Flickr

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Wild Things
Wow, seems like he is wearing a pair of funky Aviators :-)

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