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Large Hoverfly

Melangyna novaezelandiae

Description:

A endemic species of New Zealand Hoverfly. Shiny metallic black with paired cream markings on abdomen.

Notes:

The local Maori name is ngaro tara.

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JillBlack
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JillBlack

Puketapapa, Auckland, New Zealand

Spotted on Apr 1, 2013
Submitted on Apr 1, 2013

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