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Harlequin Fly (mating)

Bibio hortulanus

Description:

The female is on the left with black wings, yellow abdomen and bright orange thorax. The male, on the right, is smaller and black in colour.

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2 Comments

Maria dB
Maria dB 11 years ago

Very nice series

Ashish Nimkar
Ashish Nimkar 11 years ago

I felt right side thin fly is a Robberfly..... and fat one is of different specie.... its a learning lesson....

RachaelB
Spotted by
RachaelB

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Spotted on Nov 18, 2012
Submitted on Dec 9, 2012

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