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Syrphidae Eristalis sp.
A large fly, at least 13mm long. Hairless, shiny black thorax and abdomen with a striking gold patch on the 2nd and 3rd segments of the abdomen. Clear wings. Red feet. A very large head with large eyes, separated by a small gap with 3 ocelli.
Adjacent to a small stream. Altitude 1000m.
This is the only shot that I managed of this skittish fly. It doesn't look like I am going to get a species for this striking fly, such a shame.
Spotted on Jun 22, 2013
Submitted on Jun 22, 2013
10 Comments
Yep that bug is impressive Dave. I think I heard the heavy breathing.
Mark - Ha! I think you nailed it :)
I do have a better Darth Vader bug though: http://www.blipfoto.com/entry/3205025
Dave
Nice one Dave. Maybe the ChunkyGoldbumDarthvader fly ?
Thanks Philip :)
Dave
How splendid! I have never seen a black one! Great photo!
Thanks Chief - amazed that I was unable to find an ID!
Dave
what an amazing image and what a fly! wonderful!
Lauren - thanks. Yes, the hairless nature of the fly might be more suited to Syrphid. The search continues. The annoying thing is I remember seeing this fly on previous research.
Dave
Might be a Syrphid?
Beautiful Fly!