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Pseudopenthes fenestrata
Trev
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Posted on 10-03-2009 06:06
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There are quite a few of these around at my place at the moment. They like to just plonk down on open ground with wings outstretched and are quite happy to sit for a close up photograph. All help appreciated.
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Hi Trev,

Looks like Bombyliidae to me. Maybe David Gibbs can help.
Jan Willem van Zuijlen
 
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My knowledge of Australian beeflies is virtually zero but i think i have tracked this one down.

Pseudopenthes fenestrata Roberts

see http://www.brisba...sopini.htm
 
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Thanks David, that looks pretty spot on to me.
 
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