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Drone fly or rat-tailed maggot, Eristalis tenax feeding on a marigold flower. Specimen is approx 14mm in length. Taken in Melbourne, Australia in April 2007

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Camera Details:
 Camera: Canon 20D
 Lens: Sigma 150mm f/2.8 Macro
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