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Eristalinus punctulatus (Spotted-eye syrphid fly). Found in Gadag Karnataka India. This insect is common and eyes are dotted, looks like hoverfly. Eristalinus punctulatus,Fly,Geotagged,India,Insects,Macro,Macro Garden,Native drone fly,entomologia,entomologist,entomology,flies,insect,miniature Click/tap to enlarge PromotedCountry intro

Eristalinus punctulatus (Spotted-eye syrphid fly).

Found in Gadag Karnataka India. This insect is common and eyes are dotted, looks like hoverfly.

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  1. I like the low angle. The spotted eyes are intriguing also. Posted 3 years ago
    1. Thanks a lot sir. Posted 3 years ago
  2. A great shot Prashan Posted 3 years ago
    1. Thank you so much Calbost sir Posted 3 years ago, modified 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 Ferdy Christant
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Uploaded Jun 20, 2022. Captured in Jagaduru Thontdaarya Mata Rd, Vidya Nagar, Tanga Koot, Gadag-Betageri, Karnataka 582101, India.