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Scaptia auriflua
Almost a bee mimic. About 15mm long. Quite short but robust abdomen. Very green eyes which touch at the centre. Three white lines on black on thorax. Dense white fur under front part of the body.
Eucalyptus parklands. Native and some introduced flowering plants.
A horse fly which doesn't bite - how pleasant.
Spotted on Dec 30, 2012
Submitted on Dec 30, 2012
7 Comments
Awesome colors!
That IS pleasantly surprising!
Thank you all.
Lovely colors and disposition of this horse fly!
Great series!
Superb!
Nice pics Argy