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Eristalinus sp.

Photo by Scott Frazier
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Field Notes

Description:

A speckled-eye hoverfly; Eristalinus sp. of Syrphidae.

Habitat:

Spotted in large semi-urban yard/garden next to a disturbed patch of remnant forest.

Notes:

A better example of the species in this spotting can be seen here: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/7197809

Reference Links:

Eristalinus - Overview, Genus Eristalinus - BugGuide.Net

Species ID Suggestions

Comments (8)
Scott Frazier
I believe you are correct about the genus, IanMichaelIleto. A very belated thanks.
Ashish
Yes...nice spotting..!!
IanMichaelIleto
yes, your new photos are better :D I also did another googling for this beauty a few days ago. I saw some similarities with Eristalinus sepulchralis when I searched for 'fly with speckled eyes' but did not find an exact match. You'll find it eventually. Good luck in your search.
Scott Frazier
IanMichaelIleto Thanks for your suggestion of genus Helophilus. I wanted to go with that based on strong visual similarities however so far I cannot find the genus listed for New Guinea...
Scott Frazier
I got a better photo-op with this species a few days ago. See http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/7197809
IanMichaelIleto
I love the black and gold(?) color Frazier, this spotting is a treasure ^_^

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Biota of S. Frazier's Yard at Sentani, Papua, Indonesia

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PublishedAugust 31, 2011

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