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Drone Fly -  Eristalis tenax  Australia,Common Drone Fly,Eristalis tenax,Geotagged,Spring Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

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  1. Wow! it seems that this one is widespread! we have it here too! Posted 2 years ago
    1. We exported it LOL Posted 2 years ago
      1. I'm not surprised! Posted 2 years ago

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"Eristalis tenax" is a common, migratory, cosmopolitan species of hover fly. It is the most widely distributed syrphid species in the world, and is known from all regions except the Antarctic. It has been introduced into North America and is widely established. It can be found in gardens and fields in Europe and Australia. It has also been found in the Himalayas.

Similar species: True Flies
Species identified by Calbost Niel
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By Calbost Niel

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Uploaded Dec 13, 2022. Captured Dec 13, 2022 12:26 in 126 Leura Mall, Leura NSW 2780, Australia.
  • NIKON D850
  • f/29.0
  • 1/320s
  • ISO100
  • 105mm