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Odontomyia sp
This attractive fly (about 12 mm long) had the largest eyes I've ever seen ! The thorax was a brilliant shimmering green. The dorso-ventrally flattened abdomen was a pale green with dark markings along the midline. Wings were clear, narrow and crossed over in the midline.
Spotted resting on a eucalyptus leaf - in a nature reserve.
These flies feed on nectar whilst their larvae feed on algae and decaying organic matter. Family: Stratiomyidae
Spotted on Feb 20, 2014
Submitted on Feb 21, 2014
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I think I found another one of these today with different patterns and colours - nothing this brilliant though, colourwise.
these things are beautiful and kinda alien looking!