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Species of hoverfly Can&rsquo;t work out what is attached to the fly. If it would be a spider,the fly would not look so relaxed. <br /> There are appendages attached to the this unidentified object. Australia,Eamw hover fly,Geotagged,Spring Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Species of hoverfly

Can’t work out what is attached to the fly. If it would be a spider,the fly would not look so relaxed.
There are appendages attached to the this unidentified object.

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  1. View Christine Young's profile
    Christine Young
    Lion
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    Weird! Did you get the impression it could be a mite or maybe a parasitic pupa? Or, was it more plant-like? Posted 4 years ago
    1. View Ernst's profile
      Ernst
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      Mostlikely a parasite. Posted 4 years ago
      1. View Christine Young's profile
        Christine Young
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        Wow, poor fly! It must be cumbersome! Posted 4 years ago

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Uploaded Mar 18, 2021. Captured Oct 26, 2016 11:37 in Unnamed Road, Aldinga Beach SA 5173, Australia.
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  • Canon EOS 700D
  • f/9.0
  • 1/128s
  • ISO800
  • 84mm