Psilota rubra

Red-tailed hoverfly at Acton, ACT

Psilota rubra at Acton, ACT - 2 Oct 2018
Psilota rubra at Acton, ACT - 2 Oct 2018
Psilota rubra at Acton, ACT - 2 Oct 2018
Psilota rubra at Acton, ACT - 2 Oct 2018
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Identification history

Psilota rubra 23 Oct 2018 KimPullen
Unidentified 4 Oct 2018 TimL

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User's notes

The fly appeared to be a mimic of a Reed Bee. (There were several Reed Bees on the same plant at this time).

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KimPullen wrote:
   23 Oct 2018
Could well be mimicking the reed bees.

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Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 2 Oct 2018 01:30 PM Recorded on
  • TimL Recorded by

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  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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