Stripe-eyed Lagoon Fly

Eristalinus taeniops is a species of hoverfly, also known as the band-eyed drone fly.

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Is it venomous or poisonous?

We have no record of Stripe-eyed Lagoon Fly being toxic, poisonous or venomous. That is not proof that it is safe. Never eat, touch or handle a wild plant, mushroom or animal on the strength of an identification; ask someone qualified.

Easily confused with

• Eristalinus quinquelineatus
• Eristalinus haplops
• Eristalinus aurulans
• Eristalinus barclayi
• Phytomia incisa

Classification

Kingdom

Animalia

Phylum

Arthropoda

Class

Insecta

Order

Diptera

Family

Syrphidae

Genus

Eristalinus

Species

Eristalinus taeniops

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