Melangyna viridiceps

Hover fly at Molonglo Valley, ACT

Melangyna viridiceps at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 5 Sep 2019
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Identification history

Melangyna viridiceps 6 Sep 2019 michaelb
Melangyna viridiceps 6 Sep 2019 michaelb
Unidentified 5 Sep 2019 galah681

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Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 20 Apr 2020 by JanetRussell
Acrida conica (Giant green slantface) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 15 Apr 2020 by AndyRussell
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 15 Apr 2020 by JanetRussell
Isodontia sp. (genus) (Unidentified Grass-carrying wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 15 Apr 2020 by AndyRussell
Melangyna viridiceps (Hover fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 15 Apr 2020 by JanetRussell
Doratifera quadriguttata and casta (Four-spotted Cup Moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 19 Feb 2020 by galah681
Venatrix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Venatrix wolf spider) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 11 Dec 2019 by galah681
Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 11 Dec 2019 by galah681
Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 11 Dec 2019 by galah681
Rutilia (Donovanius) sp. (genus & subgenus) (A Bristle Fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 4 Dec 2019 by galah681
Anoplognathus montanus (Montane Christmas beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 4 Dec 2019 by galah681
Oxalis sp. (Wood Sorrel) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 27 Nov 2019 by AndyRussell
Gasteruption sp. (genus) (Gasteruptiid wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 27 Nov 2019 by AndyRussell
Villa sp. (genus) (Unidentified Villa bee fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 27 Nov 2019 by AndyRussell
Rutidosis leptorhynchoides (Button Wrinklewort) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 27 Nov 2019 by AndyRussell
Rytidosperma pallidum (Red-anther Wallaby Grass) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 20 Nov 2019 by AndyRussell
Ellipsidion australe (Austral Ellipsidion cockroach) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 14 Nov 2019 by galah681
Eleale simplex (Clerid beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 10 Nov 2019 by AndyRussell
Syrphidae (family) (Unidentified Hover fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 10 Nov 2019 by AndyRussell
Oxysarcodexia varia (Striped Dung Fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 10 Nov 2019 by AndyRussell
Melangyna viridiceps (Hover fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 10 Nov 2019 by AndyRussell
Chrysolina quadrigemina (Greater St Johns Wort beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 30 Oct 2019 by AndyRussell
Euodynerus sp. (genus) (Mason Wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 30 Oct 2019 by AndyRussell
Araneus sp. (genus) (Orb weaver) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 30 Oct 2019 by AndyRussell
Eurymela distincta (Gumtree leafhopper) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 12 Oct 2019 by Harrisi
Chrysolina quadrigemina (Greater St Johns Wort beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 3 Oct 2019 by galah681
Acacia pycnantha (Golden Wattle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 5 Sep 2019 by galah681
Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 5 Sep 2019 by galah681
Melangyna viridiceps (Hover fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 1 Sep 2019 by AndyRussell
Apina callisto (Pasture Day Moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 15 Aug 2019 by galah681
Taractrocera papyria (White-banded Grass-dart) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 14 Apr 2019 by AndyRussell
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 14 Apr 2019 by AndyRussell
Monolepta juno at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 14 Apr 2019 by AndyRussell
Radumeris tasmaniensis (Yellow Hairy Flower Wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 14 Apr 2019 by AndyRussell
Eucalyptus stellulata (Black Sally) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 28 Mar 2019 by galah681
Sorghum leiocladum (Wild Sorghum) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 2 Jan 2019 by walter
Gminatus australis (Orange assassin bug) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 19 Dec 2018 by galah681
Austrostipa bigeniculata (Kneed Speargrass) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 19 Dec 2018 by AndyRussell
Rytidosperma caespitosum (Ringed Wallaby Grass) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 19 Dec 2018 by AndyRussell
Musca vetustissima (Bush Fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 19 Dec 2018 by galah681
Eriococcus coriaceus (Gumtree Scale) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 19 Dec 2018 by galah681
Mataeomera (genus) (A Scale Moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 19 Dec 2018 by galah681
Rutidosis leptorhynchoides (Button Wrinklewort) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 19 Dec 2018 by AndyRussell
Rytidosperma bipartitum (Wallaby Grass) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 19 Dec 2018 by AndyRussell
Falco cenchroides (Nankeen Kestrel) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 18 Dec 2018 by BIrdsinCanberra
Lissopimpla excelsa (Orchid dupe wasp, Dusky-winged Ichneumonid) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 15 Dec 2018 by galah681
Rutilia (Donovanius) sp. (genus & subgenus) (A Bristle Fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 5 Dec 2018 by galah681
Ellipsidion australe (Austral Ellipsidion cockroach) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 1 Dec 2018 by Harrisi
Leptospermum obovatum (River Tea Tree) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 28 Nov 2018 by galah681
Eumeninae (subfamily) (Unidentified Potter wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 28 Nov 2018 by galah681
Sturnus vulgaris (Common Starling) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 25 Nov 2018 by AndyRussell
Phyllotocus rufipennis (Nectar scarab) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 15 Nov 2018 by galah681
Hippodamia variegata (Spotted Amber Ladybird) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 14 Nov 2018 by galah681
Coccinella transversalis (Transverse Ladybird) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 14 Nov 2018 by galah681
Calotis scabiosifolia var. integrifolia (Rough Burr-daisy) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 31 Oct 2018 by AndyRussell
Simosyrphus grandicornis (Common hover fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 31 Oct 2018 by AndyRussell
Acacia pycnantha (Golden Wattle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 4 Oct 2018 by galah681
Maratus chrysomelas (Variable Peacock Spider) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 29 Sep 2018 by Harrisi
Radumeris tasmaniensis (Yellow Hairy Flower Wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 29 Sep 2018 by Harrisi
Tephritidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Fruit or Seed fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 29 Sep 2018 by Harrisi
Apina callisto (Pasture Day Moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 3 May 2018 by AndyRussell
Limnodynastes tasmaniensis (Spotted Grass Frog) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 25 Jan 2018 by galah681
Gastropoda sp. (class) (Unidentified snail or slug) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 25 Jan 2018 by galah681
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 24 Jan 2018 by galah681
Glycine tabacina (Variable Glycine) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 24 Jan 2018 by galah681
Chauliognathus lugubris (Plague Soldier Beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 11 Jan 2018 by galah681
Microseris walteri (Yam Daisy, Murnong) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 11 Jan 2018 by galah681
Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 10 Jan 2018 by galah681
Sphecinae sp. (subfamily) (Unidentified Sand or Digger wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 10 Jan 2018 by galah681
Podagrionini (tribe) (Unidentified mantis parasite wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 10 Jan 2018 by galah681
Sceliphron laetum (Common mud dauber wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 10 Jan 2018 by galah681
Mentha diemenica (Wild Mint, Slender Mint) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 30 Dec 2017 by AndyRussell
Mentha australis (River Mint) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 27 Dec 2017 by galah681
Lobelia pedunculata (Matted Pratia) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 27 Dec 2017 by galah681
Austroscolia soror (Blue Flower Wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 21 Dec 2017 by galah681
Vanellus miles (Masked Lapwing) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 30 Nov 2017 by galah681
Persoonia chamaepeuce (Dwarf Geebung) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 30 Nov 2017 by galah681
Rutilia sp. (genus) (A Rutilia bristle fly, subgenus unknown) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 30 Nov 2017 by galah681
Phyllotocus rufipennis (Nectar scarab) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 30 Nov 2017 by galah681
Porrostoma sp. (genus) (Lycid, Net-winged beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 30 Nov 2017 by galah681
Phyllotocus navicularis (Nectar scarab) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 30 Nov 2017 by galah681
Rubus parvifolius (Native Raspberry) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 30 Nov 2017 by galah681
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 22 Nov 2017 by galah681
Phyllotocus rufipennis (Nectar scarab) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 22 Nov 2017 by galah681
Apina callisto (Pasture Day Moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 3 Aug 2017 by AndyRussell
Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 9 May 2017 by JanetRussell
Tasmanicosa sp. (genus) (Unidentified Tasmanicosa wolf spider) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 27 Apr 2017 by galah681
Scolia (Discolia) verticalis (Yellow-headed hairy flower wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 1 Feb 2017 by AndyRussell
Eumeninae (subfamily) (Unidentified Potter wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 1 Feb 2017 by AndyRussell
Delta bicinctum (Potter wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 12 Jan 2017 by galah681
Oedaleus australis (Australian Oedaleus) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 12 Jan 2017 by galah681
Mantodea (order) (Unidentified praying mantis) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 4 Jan 2017 by galah681
Austrostipa bigeniculata (Kneed Speargrass) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 3 Jan 2017 by JanetRussell
Austroscolia soror (Blue Flower Wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 22 Dec 2016 by galah681
Lissopimpla excelsa (Orchid dupe wasp, Dusky-winged Ichneumonid) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 22 Dec 2016 by galah681
Cryptocheilus sp. (genus) (Spider wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 22 Dec 2016 by galah681
Lissopimpla excelsa (Orchid dupe wasp, Dusky-winged Ichneumonid) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 22 Dec 2016 by galah681
Porrostoma sp. (genus) (Lycid, Net-winged beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 22 Dec 2016 by galah681
Tiphiidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Smooth flower wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 22 Dec 2016 by galah681
Anoplognathus montanus (Montane Christmas beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 22 Dec 2016 by galah681

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  • 5 Sep 2019 10:51 AM Recorded on
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Additional information

  • Acacia pycnantha Associated plant
  • Large and small ants Associated Insect
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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