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Eristalinus megacephalus  Rossi, 1794
Taxonomical Classification:  Animalia / Arthropoda / Insecta / Diptera / Syrphidae
Drone Fly     Maltese name not known
Further Information:
Mimics bees to prevent attack from predators. Often seen on flowers.




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