Anthrax sp. (genus)

Unidentified Anthrax bee fly at Hackett, ACT

Anthrax sp. (genus) at Hackett, ACT - 17 Dec 2018
Anthrax sp. (genus) at Hackett, ACT - 17 Dec 2018
Anthrax sp. (genus) at Hackett, ACT - 17 Dec 2018
Anthrax sp. (genus) at Hackett, ACT - 17 Dec 2018
Anthrax sp. (genus) at Hackett, ACT - 17 Dec 2018
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Identification history

Anthrax sp. (genus) 29 Dec 2018 RogerF
Unidentified 28 Dec 2018 TimL

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The fly spent a long time hovering in front of the flower without landing. When the flower was physically moved backwards and forwards the fly kept up with the movements, hovering just in front of the flower. It eventually landed on a tree stump as shown in the images.

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