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Common hoverfly (Melangyna viridiceps) Found exploring some early Asteraceae in the neighbour&#039;s back yard. Proof of Spring. <br /> About 12mm long. Australia,Geotagged,Melangyna viridiceps,Spring Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Common hoverfly (Melangyna viridiceps)

Found exploring some early Asteraceae in the neighbour's back yard. Proof of Spring.
About 12mm long.

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The Common Halfband

"Melangyna viridiceps" is an Australian hoverfly found widely across Eastern Australia. It is one of the two most common hoverflies in Australia, alongside "Simosyrphus grandicornis", with which it has often been confused, but can be distinguished by its all black thorax.

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Similar species: True Flies
Species identified by Mark Ridgway
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By Mark Ridgway

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Uploaded Mar 15, 2016. Captured Nov 12, 2014 23:09 in 13-15 Alexandra St, Upper Ferntree Gully VIC 3156, Australia.
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  • DSC-HX30V
  • f/4.0
  • 1/250s
  • ISO100
  • 8.41mm