A native bee on Burgan (Kunzea Ericoides) flower - or is it? Turned out to be a Hover Fly or Flower Fly (Melangyna Viridiceps) pretending to be a bee!

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Many Hover flies are good at imitating bees or wasps. It helps to keep predators away.

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Size: 4256px × 2832px
Location: Hochkins Ridge Flora Reserve in Victoria, Australia
Photo credit: © GPNaturePhotos / Alamy / Afripics
License: Royalty Free
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