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Eristalinus megacephalus

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Syrphid fly

Eristalinus sepulchralis

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Juan DiTrani
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Small Wonders
Awesome photo! I think this may be Eristalinus megacephalus, not Eristalis tenax. The eyes are characteristic of megacephalus. see http://eol.org/pages/751180/overview. Again, your photos are amazing!
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Excellent close-up of the eye!

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