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Golden Native Drone Fly, Eristalinus (Lathyrophthalmus) punctulatus, family Syrphidae  Australia,Eristalinus punctulatus,Fall,Geotagged,Native drone fly Click/tap to enlarge

Golden Native Drone Fly, Eristalinus (Lathyrophthalmus) punctulatus, family Syrphidae

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  1. Great crisp shot Posted 3 years ago
    1. Thanks Niel Posted 3 years ago

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The Native Drone Fly is a brightly coloured hover fly with large strange spotted eyes. They have a hovering flight and make a droning noise like a bee, hence the common name.

Similar species: True Flies
Species identified by Christine Young
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Uploaded May 3, 2022. Captured Apr 20, 2022 05:30 in Hunter Region, Upper Karuah River NSW 2415, Australia.
  • Canon EOS 5D Mark IV
  • f/20.0
  • 1/197s
  • ISO800
  • 100mm