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Hoverfly – Microdontine

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The subfamily Microdontinae contains slightly more than 400 species of hoverflies and, while diverse, these species share several characteristics by which they differ from other syrphids. The Microdontinae are myrmecophiles, meaning they live in the nests of ants. Wikipedia

Thanks, Zestin Soh Bees & Wasps of Singapore for the ID

Location: Thomson Nature Park – Dec 2021

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