Scaptia (Scaptia) auriflua

A Horse Fly

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Christine Young

Lion

Wow!! Posted 2 years ago
1. Calbost Niel
  
  Lion
  
  Quite striking n'est ce pas? Posted 2 years ago
2. 1. Christine Young
    
    Lion
    
    C'est fantastique! ;) Posted 2 years ago

erinmoore

Grizzly Bear

Tremendous, fur emblazoned jacket and all. Ready for a night out on the town Posted 2 years ago
1. Calbost Niel
  
  Lion
  
  Hope they have a good time Posted 2 years ago

NattyOne

Lion

Mightily well captured Niel! Posted 2 years ago
1. Calbost Niel
  
  Lion
  
  Thank you very much Posted 2 years ago

Neptune

Lion

Excellent shot Niel Posted 2 years ago

The Flower-feeding march fly

The flower-feeding march fly, "Scaptia auriflua", is a species of horse fly that occurs in Australia. Unlike other march flies this species does not bite and does not feed on blood, it strictly drinks nectar.

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Similar species: True Flies

Species identified by Calbost Niel