Band-eyed Drone Fly
Eristalinus taeniops
33.1468, -117.009
Field Notes
Description:
Bee mimicking fly with striped eyes. The wings are clear but dark-veined. The second image shows it cleaning its eye while drinking.
Habitat:
African daisy flower on hillside in backyard.
Notes:
This fly is not from the US but is sometimes found in California and Florida. This is my third time seeing this fly on our property this year.
Reference Links:
Species Eristalinus taeniops - BugGuide.Net
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedDecember 15, 2011
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