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Hover Fly

Eristalinus taeniops

Photo by Johan Heyns
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Field Notes

Description:

Typical hover fly, difficult to photograph, but patience rewards.

Habitat:

A regular visitor in my garden.

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Comments (5)
Smith Zoo
stunning! you are right Johan, it is the same!
Atul
thanks Johan for your valuable info , just checked it out !
Johan Heyns
@Atul: The darker spot is called the false iris and is the light reflecting on the compound eyes. It is especially visible in Mantids. Google mantid images then you will see what I mean. It almost looks like a pupil, but its not.
Atul
wow,the eyes are striped instead of spotted !

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