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Wasp mimic fly for id.
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Posted on 21-11-2022 18:17
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 In South India. Photo by- Mr Pavan Ramchandra
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 It's a species of the genus Metadon (Syrphidae: Microdontinae).
 
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 You are kidding, Metadon is a drug. Sad
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 Indeed, not only a drug :-)
https://www.gbif.org/species/8487439
The determination by Menno Reemer seems me correct.
 
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