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Simosyrphus grandicornis
A hoverfly remains motionless on a gum tree stem in heavy rain. Approximately 18mm long.
The stems of E. microcarpa.
I have often wondered what these little syrphids do in heavy rain. Yet to confirm species.
Apparently there are several entirely different species and genus that are called 'Common hoverfly' in Australia so I will not put that up top and use the scientific name instead!
Also see this http://www.ozanimals.com/Insect/Common-H...
2 Comments
Nice find Argy Bee
Nice series! It's funny how unreal a lot of these insects look under a camera lens.