Ceriana (Sphiximorpha) breviscapa

2 Wasp-mimic hoverfly at Acton, ACT

Ceriana (Sphiximorpha) breviscapa at Acton, ACT - 21 Oct 2018
Ceriana (Sphiximorpha) breviscapa at Acton, ACT - 21 Oct 2018
Ceriana (Sphiximorpha) breviscapa at Acton, ACT - 21 Oct 2018
Ceriana (Sphiximorpha) breviscapa at Acton, ACT - 21 Oct 2018
Ceriana (Sphiximorpha) breviscapa at Acton, ACT - 21 Oct 2018
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Identification history

Ceriana (Sphiximorpha) breviscapa 23 Oct 2018 KimPullen
Unidentified 22 Oct 2018 TimL

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A wasp mimicking fly?

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KimPullen wrote:
   26 Oct 2018
Yes, I would say so. And a good one.

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