Pterodontia mellii

Hunchback Fly, Small-headed Fly at Lyons, ACT

Pterodontia mellii at Lyons, ACT - 11 Nov 2018
Pterodontia mellii at Lyons, ACT - 11 Nov 2018
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Identification history

Pterodontia mellii 25 Nov 2018 MichaelMulvaney
Pterodontia mellii 12 Nov 2018 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 11 Nov 2018 RobynS

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Found at dusk on grassland in LYONS. Brought inside to photo will release tomorrow. Buzzed when first disturbed

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  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 11 Nov 2018 10:58 PM Recorded on
  • RobynS Recorded by

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  • Plantain weed part of grassed area close to gumtrees Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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