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Eristalinus sp.
A speckled-eye hoverfly; Eristalinus sp. of Syrphidae.
Spotted in large semi-urban yard/garden next to a disturbed patch of remnant forest.
A better example of the species in this spotting can be seen here: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/719...
Spotted on Aug 30, 2011
Submitted on Aug 31, 2011
8 Comments
I believe you are correct about the genus, IanMichaelIleto. A very belated thanks.
Yes...nice spotting..!!
yes, your new photos are better :D
I also did another googling for this beauty a few days ago. I saw some similarities with Eristalinus sepulchralis when I searched for 'fly with speckled eyes' but did not find an exact match. You'll find it eventually. Good luck in your search.
IanMichaelIleto Thanks for your suggestion of genus Helophilus. I wanted to go with that based on strong visual similarities however so far I cannot find the genus listed for New Guinea...
I got a better photo-op with this species a few days ago. See http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/719...
A hoverfly of the genus Helophilus?
Thank you! I have a new appreciation for flies!
I love the black and gold(?) color Frazier, this spotting is a treasure ^_^