Ensign Fly (Nemopoda nitidula)

In between heavy rain showers yesterday, I had a wander into the garden and soon spotted this extraordinary looking fly running around like it was desperately searching for a lost wallet.

To appreciate what I mean, watch this video, which I've slowed by 20%:

comments (8)

Claire Hamilton

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Another great species introduction Philip! Posted 3 years ago
1. Philip Booker
  
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  Cheers
  
  It was a bit of a struggle to find substantial information, not helped by my temporary confusion with Ensign wasps. Posted 3 years ago
2. 1. Claire Hamilton
    
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    I can imagine!
    Posted 3 years ago

Christine Young

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Awesome! I hope it found its wallet ;P. Posted 3 years ago
1. Philip Booker
  
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  I'd already handed it in to lost property...... Posted 3 years ago
2. 1. Christine Young
    
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    Haha! Posted 3 years ago

Ferdy Christant

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I love its head, so elegant! Posted 3 years ago
1. Philip Booker
  
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  I love its hyperactivity. Posted 3 years ago