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Boatman Fly

Pogonortalis doclea

Photo by Mark Ridgway
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Field Notes

Description:

About 10mm long; red eyes separated (f?) clear wings held outwards with discrete black markings.

Habitat:

Exploring various flowers in suburban back yard.

Notes:

http://bie.ala.org.au/species/Pogonortalis+doclea

http://bugguide.net/node/view/272593

Reference Links:

Pogonortalis doclea | Atlas of Living Australia

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