Eristalis tenax

Drone fly at Kambah, ACT

Eristalis tenax at Kambah, ACT - 5 Dec 2010
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Identification history

Eristalis tenax 4 May 2017 MichaelMulvaney
Eristalis tenax 27 Mar 2017 HarveyPerkins

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Nysius sp. (genus) (Seed bug) at Kambah, ACT - 13 Oct 2019 by HarveyPerkins
Muscidae (family) (Unidentified muscid fly) at Kambah, ACT - 13 Oct 2019 by HarveyPerkins
Poecilometis strigatus (Gum Tree Shield Bug) at Kambah, ACT - 13 Oct 2019 by HarveyPerkins
Macrosiphum rosae (Rose aphid) at Kambah, ACT - 13 Oct 2019 by HarveyPerkins
Pemanoa sp. (genus) (Comb-clawed beetle) at Kambah, ACT - 12 Oct 2019 by HarveyPerkins
Thema macroscia (A concealer moth) at Kambah, ACT - 12 Oct 2019 by HarveyPerkins
Lygaeidae (family) (Seed bug) at Kambah, ACT - 5 Oct 2019 by HarveyPerkins
Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Kambah, ACT - 5 Oct 2019 by HarveyPerkins
Spathulina acroleuca (A seed fly) at Kambah, ACT - 5 Oct 2019 by HarveyPerkins
Coccinella transversalis (Transverse Ladybird) at Kambah, ACT - 5 Oct 2019 by HarveyPerkins
Hippodamia variegata (Spotted Amber Ladybird) at Kambah, ACT - 5 Oct 2019 by HarveyPerkins
Tortricinae (subfamily) (A tortrix moth) at Kambah, ACT - 28 Sep 2019 by HarveyPerkins
Opisthoncus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Opisthoncus jumping spider) at Kambah, ACT - 28 Sep 2019 by HarveyPerkins
Araneus talipedatus (Slender green orb-weaver) at Kambah, ACT - 28 Sep 2019 by HarveyPerkins
Ellipsidion australe (Austral Ellipsidion cockroach) at Kambah, ACT - 28 Sep 2019 by HarveyPerkins
Pieris rapae (Cabbage White) at Kambah, ACT - 21 Jul 2019 by HarveyPerkins
Siphanta acuta (Green planthopper, Torpedo bug) at Kambah, ACT - 22 Jun 2019 by HarveyPerkins
Lampropholis delicata (Delicate Skink) at Kambah, ACT - 22 Apr 2019 by HarveyPerkins
Venatrix pseudospeciosa (Wolf spider) at Kambah, ACT - 22 Apr 2019 by HarveyPerkins
Venatrix pseudospeciosa (Wolf spider) at Kambah, ACT - 22 Apr 2019 by HarveyPerkins
Illeis galbula (Fungus-eating Ladybird) at Kambah, ACT - 14 Apr 2019 by HarveyPerkins
Erysiphaceae (family) (Powdery Mildews) at Kambah, ACT - 14 Apr 2019 by HarveyPerkins
Epilachna sumbana (A Leaf-eating Ladybird) at Kambah, ACT - 14 Apr 2019 by HarveyPerkins
Sphenarches anisodactylus (Geranium Plume Moth) at Kambah, ACT - 6 Apr 2019 by HarveyPerkins
Chlorophyllum/Macrolepiota sp. (genus) at Kambah, ACT - 6 Apr 2019 by HarveyPerkins
Porela delineata (Lined Porela) at Kambah, ACT - 10 Mar 2019 by HarveyPerkins
Phaulacridium vittatum (Wingless Grasshopper) at Kambah, ACT - 10 Mar 2019 by HarveyPerkins
Philoponella congregabilis (Social house spider) at Kambah, ACT - 9 Mar 2019 by HarveyPerkins
Nyssus albopunctatus (White-spotted swift spider) at Kambah, ACT - 9 Mar 2019 by HarveyPerkins
Xanthogaleruca luteola (Elm leaf beetle) at Kambah, ACT - 9 Mar 2019 by HarveyPerkins
Phaulacridium vittatum (Wingless Grasshopper) at Kambah, ACT - 9 Mar 2019 by HarveyPerkins
Hermetia illucens (American Soldier Fly) at Kambah, ACT - 9 Mar 2019 by HarveyPerkins
Maratus griseus (Jumping spider) at Kambah, ACT - 9 Mar 2019 by HarveyPerkins
Pieris rapae (Cabbage White) at Kambah, ACT - 9 Mar 2019 by HarveyPerkins
Metura elongatus (Saunders' case moth) at Kambah, ACT - 8 Mar 2019 by HarveyPerkins
Pieris rapae (Cabbage White) at Kambah, ACT - 8 Mar 2019 by HarveyPerkins
Mallada sp. (genus) (Green lacewing) at Kambah, ACT - 3 Mar 2019 by HarveyPerkins
Exaireta spinigera (Garden Soldier Fly) at Kambah, ACT - 3 Mar 2019 by HarveyPerkins
Armadillidium vulgare (Slater bug, woodlouse, pill bug, roley poley) at Kambah, ACT - 2 Mar 2019 by HarveyPerkins
Armadillidium vulgare (Slater bug, woodlouse, pill bug, roley poley) at Kambah, ACT - 2 Mar 2019 by HarveyPerkins
Juliformia sp. (superorder) (A Juliform millipede) at Kambah, ACT - 2 Mar 2019 by HarveyPerkins
Teleogryllus commodus (Black Field Cricket) at Kambah, ACT - 2 Mar 2019 by HarveyPerkins
Phaulacridium vittatum (Wingless Grasshopper) at Kambah, ACT - 24 Feb 2019 by HarveyPerkins
Pseudomantis albofimbriata (False garden mantis) at Kambah, ACT - 18 Feb 2019 by HarveyPerkins
Chrysomelidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Leaf Beetle) at Kambah, ACT - 9 Feb 2019 by HarveyPerkins
Dolichopodidae (family) (Unidentified Long-legged fly) at Kambah, ACT - 9 Feb 2019 by HarveyPerkins
Ocybadistes walkeri (Green Grass-dart) at Kambah, ACT - 9 Feb 2019 by HarveyPerkins
Dolichopodidae (family) (Unidentified Long-legged fly) at Kambah, ACT - 9 Feb 2019 by HarveyPerkins
Bermius brachycerus (A grasshopper) at Kambah, ACT - 9 Feb 2019 by HarveyPerkins
Epilachna sumbana (A Leaf-eating Ladybird) at Kambah, ACT - 9 Feb 2019 by HarveyPerkins
Ocybadistes walkeri (Green Grass-dart) at Kambah, ACT - 9 Feb 2019 by HarveyPerkins
Scolypopa australis (Passionvine hopper, Fluffy bum) at Kambah, ACT - 9 Feb 2019 by HarveyPerkins
Pseudomantis albofimbriata (False garden mantis) at Kambah, ACT - 8 Feb 2019 by HarveyPerkins
Therevidae (family) (Unidentified stiletto fly) at Kambah, ACT - 8 Feb 2019 by HarveyPerkins
Pieris rapae (Cabbage White) at Kambah, ACT - 8 Feb 2019 by HarveyPerkins
Megachile sp. (several subgenera) (Resin Bees) at Kambah, ACT - 8 Feb 2019 by HarveyPerkins
Bermius brachycerus (A grasshopper) at Kambah, ACT - 6 Feb 2019 by HarveyPerkins
Metoligotoma sp. (genus) (Webspinner) at Kambah, ACT - 5 Feb 2019 by HarveyPerkins
Drymaplaneta communis (Eastern Wood Runner, Common Shining Cockroach) at Kambah, ACT - 5 Feb 2019 by HarveyPerkins
Phlyctinus callosus (Garden weevil) at Kambah, ACT - 3 Feb 2019 by HarveyPerkins
Acrida conica (Giant green slantface) at Kambah, ACT - 2 Feb 2019 by HarveyPerkins
Dicranolaius bellulus (Red and Blue Pollen Beetle) at Kambah, ACT - 2 Feb 2019 by HarveyPerkins
Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Kambah, ACT - 30 Jan 2019 by HarveyPerkins
Bermius brachycerus (A grasshopper) at Kambah, ACT - 30 Jan 2019 by HarveyPerkins
Thereutria amaraca (Spine-legged Robber Fly) at Kambah, ACT - 30 Jan 2019 by HarveyPerkins
Lucilia cuprina (Australian sheep blowfly) at Kambah, ACT - 30 Jan 2019 by HarveyPerkins
Ptochostola microphaeellus (A Crambid moth) at Kambah, ACT - 25 Jan 2019 by HarveyPerkins
Sphenarches anisodactylus (Geranium Plume Moth) at Kambah, ACT - 24 Jan 2019 by HarveyPerkins
Dolichopodidae (family) (Unidentified Long-legged fly) at Kambah, ACT - 24 Jan 2019 by HarveyPerkins
Urophorus humeralis (Pineapple beetle) at Kambah, ACT - 23 Jan 2019 by HarveyPerkins
Carpophilus hemipterus (Dried-fruit beetle) at Kambah, ACT - 23 Jan 2019 by HarveyPerkins
Blattodea (order) (Unidentified cockroach) at Kambah, ACT - 23 Jan 2019 by HarveyPerkins
Gryllotalpa sp. (genus) (Mole Cricket) at Kambah, ACT - 23 Jan 2019 by HarveyPerkins
Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Kambah, ACT - 23 Jan 2019 by HarveyPerkins
Diomus notescens (Little two-spotted ladybird) at Kambah, ACT - 23 Jan 2019 by HarveyPerkins
Xanthogaleruca luteola (Elm leaf beetle) at Kambah, ACT - 23 Jan 2019 by HarveyPerkins
Phaulacridium vittatum (Wingless Grasshopper) at Kambah, ACT - 23 Jan 2019 by HarveyPerkins
Austrolestes leda (Wandering Ringtail) at Kambah, ACT - 21 Jan 2019 by HarveyPerkins
Aulacophora hilaris (Pumpkin Beetle) at Kambah, ACT - 19 Jan 2019 by HarveyPerkins
Ischnura heterosticta (Common Bluetail Damselfly) at Kambah, ACT - 19 Jan 2019 by HarveyPerkins
Maratus griseus (Jumping spider) at Kambah, ACT - 10 Jan 2019 by HarveyPerkins
Amblypelta nitida (Fruit-spotting bug) at Kambah, ACT - 5 Jan 2019 by HarveyPerkins
Gminatus australis (Orange assassin bug) at Kambah, ACT - 27 Dec 2018 by HarveyPerkins
Diatenes aglossoides (An Erebid Moth) at Kambah, ACT - 13 Dec 2018 by HarveyPerkins
Mythimna (Pseudaletia) convecta (Common Armyworm) at Kambah, ACT - 18 Nov 2018 by HarveyPerkins
Helicoverpa (genus) (A bollworm) at Kambah, ACT - 18 Nov 2018 by HarveyPerkins
Psychodidae sp. (family) (Moth Fly, Drain Fly) at Kambah, ACT - 12 Feb 2018 by HarveyPerkins
Psilosticha absorpta (Fine-waved Bark Moth) at Kambah, ACT - 8 Dec 2017 by HarveyPerkins
Conoeca or Lepidoscia (genera) IMMATURE (Unidentified Cone Case Moth larva, pupa, or case) at Kambah, ACT - 29 Dec 2016 by HarveyPerkins
Metura elongatus (Saunders' case moth) at Kambah, ACT - 22 May 2016 by HarveyPerkins
Agrius convolvuli (Convolvulus Hawk Moth) at Kambah, ACT - 28 Dec 2014 by HarveyPerkins
Mantispidae (family) (Unidentified mantisfly) at Kambah, ACT - 28 Dec 2014 by HarveyPerkins
Scutiphora pedicellata (Metallic Jewel Bug) at Kambah, ACT - 14 Dec 2014 by HarveyPerkins
Pisauridae (family) (Water spider) at Kambah, ACT - 8 Dec 2014 by HarveyPerkins
Caedicia simplex (Common Garden Katydid) at Kambah, ACT - 1 Dec 2014 by HarveyPerkins
Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Kambah, ACT - 17 Nov 2014 by HarveyPerkins
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Kambah, ACT - 9 Nov 2014 by HarveyPerkins
Pisauridae (family) (Water spider) at Kambah, ACT - 9 Nov 2014 by HarveyPerkins
Ectinorhynchus sp. (genus) (A Stiletto Fly) at Kambah, ACT - 8 Nov 2014 by HarveyPerkins
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Kambah, ACT - 8 Nov 2014 by HarveyPerkins

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Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 5 Dec 2010 10:25 AM Recorded on
  • HarveyPerkins Recorded by

Additional information

  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

Species information

  • Eristalis tenax Scientific name
  • Drone fly Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Exotic
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 1666.34m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning
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