OK, not a bird, but flies.

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From:	"Steve Holliday" <>
Date:	Wed, 8 Dec 2010 10:45:58 +1100

Nice photos Margaret

This is a drone fly of the family Syrphidae, the same family as hoverflies. They are nectar feeders. Probably a species of genus Eristalinus. Amazing looking eyes!

for more info see http://www.brisbaneinsects.com/brisbane_hoverflies/NativeDroneFly.htm

cheers

Steve

From: Margaret Leggoe [
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Subject: [canberrabirds] OK, not a bird, but flies.

Can anyone ID this fly for me? I have looked at European wasp pictures on the internet, and I have satisfied myself it is not a EW. Taken at JWNR just before the rain started.

Many thanks

Margaret Leggoe

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