Eristalis tenax

Drone fly at Melba, ACT

Eristalis tenax at Melba, ACT - 12 Nov 2017 02:58 PM
Eristalis tenax at Melba, ACT - 12 Nov 2017 02:58 PM
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Identification history

Eristalis tenax 10 Mar 2018 KimPullen
Eristalis tenax 10 Mar 2018 PeteWoodall

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Residential garden, within 250 m of this. Property owner wishes location to be kept private.

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Sighting information

Additional information

  • Less than 5mm 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
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