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Allobacha Madagascar
Guillermo Booth Rea
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Posted on 23-09-2009 11:44
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 I am not sure if it is Syrphidae. It seemed to be predating laying eggs on a plant with a lot of aphids. Aprox. 13 mm. Malagasy highlands near Antananarivo. Only managed this shot. End June.
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Gerard Pennards
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 Yep, it's a syrphid, something like Baccha, Allobaccha or related.
I'll look at it when I'm at home.
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 Should be an Allobaccha...
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 Thanks Martin.
Cheers,

Guillermo
 
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