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Xenox tigrinus
Large fly with distinct patterning on the wings. Dark body with some light markings. Large wrap-around eyes.
Suburban backyard garden.
This species most likely gets its name from the wing pattern. This is the one of the largest flies I have seen. It buzzed me and I didn't see what it was at first. It actually landed on my hand at one point but I wasn't able to get a good picture of that, sadly.
Spotted on Jul 27, 2012
Submitted on Jul 30, 2012
2 Comments
Thank you Karen. I honestly thought I had missed my chance as the fly had gotten spooked the first time I attempted to photograph him/her. Thankfully, s/he was a brave Tiger and returned for a photo shoot. :)
Great spot Tamar!