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Honey Bee Mimic Banded Eye Drone Fly

Eristalinus Taeniops

Description:

Medium sized body with 20mm wingspan. Stocky honey bee mimic with distinct black lined eyes.

Habitat:

Veld and gardens.

Notes:

Aggressive buzzing especially when caught but is harmless.

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Michael Strydom
Spotted by
Michael Strydom

Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa

Spotted on Oct 31, 2015
Submitted on Feb 15, 2016

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