Wasp-mimicking Hoverfly - Mesembrius  sp.

This page contains pictures and information about Wasp-mimicking Hoverflies that we found in the Brisbane area, Queensland, Australia.

Body length 10mm, female

 

We often found this wasp-mimic fly in bush during early summer. It has dark colour wings, yellow and black bands body and large eyes, the warning colours just good enough to mimic a wasp. But it has short antenna, one pair of wings and those tell us it is a fly.

 

  

 

This fly is common along the Bulimba Creek near Sunnybank. 

 

 

  

The fly was found either resting on leaves or feeding on flowers.

 

 

Male 

 

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Thanks to Gerard Pennards for the ID advice of this species. 

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Reference:

1. Northern Territory Insects, A Comprehensive Guide CD - Graham Brown, 2009. 

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Last updated: January 26, 2010.