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Jul 17, 2006 07:49 |  #1

This little cutie was about 5mm long, and beautifully coloured.


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Any thoughts on an ID?

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Jul 17, 2006 08:39 |  #2

Wonderful find not sure what it is though. You don't get baby flies- they come out of the pupa full size :)
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Jul 17, 2006 09:32 |  #3

Great find! I haven't seen one of these before. I just love the eyes of this guy ;)

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Jul 17, 2006 10:39 |  #4

Great capture :D It isn't a hoverfly.

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Jul 17, 2006 16:30 |  #5

You're right Omri. It's a 'resting' fly. :D
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