Syrphidae (family)

Unidentified Hover fly at Queanbeyan West, NSW

Syrphidae (family) at Queanbeyan West, NSW - 27 Oct 2016
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Identification history

Syrphidae (family) 17 Nov 2016 KimPullen
Syrphidae (family) 17 Nov 2016 KimPullen
Unidentified 31 Oct 2016 Speedsta

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KimPullen wrote:
   17 Nov 2016
This is a larva. It lives on plants (often in domestic gardens) and feeds on small, soft-bodies insects such as aphids and psyllids.

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 27 Oct 2016 08:20 AM Recorded on
  • Speedsta Recorded by

Additional information

  • Less than 5mm Animal size

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