Simosyrphus grandicornis

Common hover fly at Hackett, ACT

Simosyrphus grandicornis at Hackett, ACT - 21 May 2020
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Identification history

Simosyrphus grandicornis 22 May 2020 michaelb
Unidentified 22 May 2020 JaneR

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User's notes

Wings were extended at right angles to body when first noticed; but that seemed to bother it (it was quite windy) and then it folded up its wings as shown.

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  • 21 May 2020 03:19 PM Recorded on
  • JaneR Recorded by

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  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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