Tuesday 15 May 2018

Dalgety Bay Hydrophoria ruralis (Anthomyiidae)

Hydrophoria ruralis 
Dalgety Bay, Ross Plantation
NT1683

Initially identified as H.lancifer, which I now think was incorrect.

Abundant on low foliage beside path. Strongly shining fronto-orbital plates, close large eyes and pale thoracic "stripes" catch the eye and make the fly stand out.

Typical posture and position



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