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Eristalini? - Eristalis tenax - female
Copyright © 2008 Carol Davis

Eristalini? - Eristalis tenax - Female
Antelope Island, Davis County, Utah, USA
November 30, 2008
I'm pretty sure this is Eristalini, judging from the wing structure. Yes? No?
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Contributed by Carol Davis on 5 December, 2008 - 9:54pm
Last updated 9 September, 2009 - 6:22pm

You're right...
This is indeed one of the most widespread Eristalini worldwide, i.e. the common Drone Fly Eristalis tenax. Here a somewhat weathered female.
… Richard Vernier, 6 December, 2008 - 5:40am login or register to post comments

 
Thanks.
Now Drone Fly is a term I'm familiar with. Thanks for your expertise.
… Carol Davis, 6 December, 2008 - 9:41am login or register to post comments

 
Male-female, adult-immature
I added the info for you.
… Beatriz Moisset, 9 September, 2009 - 6:23pm login or register to post comments

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