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Common Ligyra Bee Fly ( Ligyra satyrus ) When taking the photo I didn't notice the obvious liquid droplet on the left wing. I think that it is a droplet of a spittle bug tube and as the bee fly parasitises other species it might be that the fly had an tnterest in the possible spittle bug. Australia,Common Ligyra Bee Fly,Geotagged,Ligyra satyrus Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Common Ligyra Bee Fly ( Ligyra satyrus )

When taking the photo I didn't notice the obvious liquid droplet on the left wing. I think that it is a droplet of a spittle bug tube and as the bee fly parasitises other species it might be that the fly had an tnterest in the possible spittle bug.

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The Common Ligyra Bee Fly

Ligyra satyrus is a large beefly that occurs in Australia.

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Similar species: True Flies
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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Uploaded Jan 10, 2018. Captured in 590 Mount Crosby Rd, Anstead QLD 4070, Australia.
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