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Hoverfly (Female)

Eristalinus sp.

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Species ID Suggestions

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Mark Ridgway
Also look at Nuwan's spotting http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/10302290
Mark Ridgway
Probably Eristalinus species. http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Eristalinus They mostly have fantastic eye patterns.

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Great Pollinator Project of NYC
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Pollinating Insects of the World
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Biodiversity of Sri Lanka
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National Geographic's Great Nature Project
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PublishedDecember 3, 2013

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