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Black Hoverfly - Austalis sp.

Family Syrphidae 

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

Body length 8mm
 
Picture taken in Alexandra Hill near the creek during early summer.
 
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For general information about hover fly please check this page.
 
Thanks to Gerard Pennards for the ID advice of this species. 

Reference:
1. Syrphidae - Insects of Townsville, Australia - Graeme Cocks, 2004.

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Last updated: November 03, 2010.