Syrphidae (family)

Unidentified Hover fly at Molonglo Valley, ACT

Syrphidae (family) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 10 Nov 2019
Syrphidae (family) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 10 Nov 2019
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Identification history

Syrphidae (family) 19 Nov 2019 MichaelMulvaney
Melangyna viridiceps 13 Nov 2019 AndyRussell

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Diphucrania sp. (genus) (Jewel Beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 1 Dec 2018 by Harrisi
Eumeninae (subfamily) (Unidentified Potter wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 1 Dec 2018 by Harrisi
Westringia eremicola (Slender Western Rosemary) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 28 Nov 2018 by galah681
Leptospermum obovatum (River Tea Tree) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 28 Nov 2018 by galah681
Eumeninae (subfamily) (Unidentified Potter wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 28 Nov 2018 by galah681
Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 25 Nov 2018 by AndyRussell
Chrysocephalum apiculatum (Common Everlasting) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 25 Nov 2018 by AndyRussell
Sturnus vulgaris (Common Starling) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 25 Nov 2018 by AndyRussell
Ellipsidion humerale (Common Ellipsidion) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 23 Nov 2018 by Harrisi
Isotoma fluviatilis subsp. australis (Swamp Isotome) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 21 Nov 2018 by galah681
Phyllotocus rufipennis (Nectar scarab) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 15 Nov 2018 by galah681
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 14 Nov 2018 by galah681
Hortophora sp. (genus) (Garden orb weaver) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 14 Nov 2018 by galah681
Hippodamia variegata (Spotted Amber Ladybird) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 14 Nov 2018 by galah681
Coccinella transversalis (Transverse Ladybird) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 14 Nov 2018 by galah681
Eleale simplex (Clerid beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 12 Nov 2018 by AndyRussell
Hippodamia variegata (Spotted Amber Ladybird) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 12 Nov 2018 by AndyRussell
Villa sp. (genus) (Unidentified Villa bee fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 12 Nov 2018 by AndyRussell
Mordellidae (family) (Unidentified pintail or tumbling flower beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 12 Nov 2018 by AndyRussell
Eleale sp. (genus) (Clerid beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 11 Nov 2018 by AndyRussell
Backobourkia sp. (genus) (An orb weaver) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 11 Nov 2018 by AndyRussell
Nisotra sp. (genus) (Flea beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 31 Oct 2018 by galah681
Calotis scabiosifolia var. integrifolia (Rough Burr-daisy) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 31 Oct 2018 by AndyRussell
Simosyrphus grandicornis (Common hover fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 31 Oct 2018 by AndyRussell
Nisotra sp. (genus) (Flea beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 31 Oct 2018 by AndyRussell
Tragopogon dubius (Goatsbeard) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 31 Oct 2018 by AndyRussell
Kunzea parvifolia (Violet Kunzea) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 31 Oct 2018 by AndyRussell
Acacia pycnantha (Golden Wattle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 4 Oct 2018 by galah681
Radumeris tasmaniensis (Yellow Hairy Flower Wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 29 Sep 2018 by Harrisi
Tephritidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Fruit or Seed fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 29 Sep 2018 by Harrisi
Cuspicona stenuella (Shield bug) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 10 Sep 2018 by Harrisi
Alticini (tribe) (Unidentified flea beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 10 Sep 2018 by Harrisi
Podocarpus lawrencei (Mountain Plum Pine) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 13 Jun 2018 by AndyRussell
Pelargonium australe (Austral Stork's-bill) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 25 May 2018 by JanetRussell
Perginae sp. (subfamily) (Unidentified pergine sawfly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 25 May 2018 by JanetRussell
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 25 May 2018 by JanetRussell
Sparassidae (family) (A Huntsman Spider) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 28 Feb 2018 by galah681
Tenodera australasiae (Purple-winged mantid) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 26 Feb 2018 by AndyRussell
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 1 Feb 2018 by galah681
Austrostipa verticillata (Slender Bamboo Grass) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 31 Jan 2018 by AndyRussell
Laeviscolia frontalis (Two-spot hairy flower wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 30 Jan 2018 by AndyRussell
Haloragis heterophylla (Variable Raspwort) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 30 Jan 2018 by AndyRussell
Podolepis jaceoides (Showy Copper-wire Daisy) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 29 Jan 2018 by AndyRussell
Acanthiza chrysorrhoa (Yellow-rumped Thornbill) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 11 Jan 2018 by galah681
Chauliognathus lugubris (Plague Soldier Beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 11 Jan 2018 by galah681
Delta bicinctum (Potter wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 11 Jan 2018 by galah681
Eumeninae (subfamily) (Unidentified Potter wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 11 Jan 2018 by galah681
Microseris walteri (Yam Daisy, Murnong) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 11 Jan 2018 by galah681
Calocephalus citreus (Lemon Beauty Heads) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 10 Jan 2018 by galah681
Podolepis jaceoides (Showy Copper-wire Daisy) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 10 Jan 2018 by galah681
Podolepis jaceoides (Showy Copper-wire Daisy) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 10 Jan 2018 by galah681
Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 10 Jan 2018 by galah681
Sphecinae sp. (subfamily) (Unidentified Sand or Digger wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 10 Jan 2018 by galah681
Podagrionini (tribe) (Unidentified mantis parasite wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 10 Jan 2018 by galah681
Sceliphron laetum (Common mud dauber wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 10 Jan 2018 by galah681
Mentha diemenica (Wild Mint, Slender Mint) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 30 Dec 2017 by AndyRussell
Leptospermum myrtifolium (Myrtle Teatree) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 30 Dec 2017 by AndyRussell
Epicoma (genus) (Unidentified Prominent moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 27 Dec 2017 by galah681
Ctenotus robustus (Robust Striped-skink) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 27 Dec 2017 by galah681
Gastrimargus musicus (Yellow-winged Locust or Grasshopper) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 27 Dec 2017 by AndyRussell
Gastrimargus musicus (Yellow-winged Locust or Grasshopper) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 27 Dec 2017 by AndyRussell
Mentha australis (River Mint) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 27 Dec 2017 by galah681
Scleranthus biflorus (Twin-flower Knawel) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 27 Dec 2017 by galah681
Cynoglossum australe (Australian Forget-me-not) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 27 Dec 2017 by galah681
Lobelia pedunculata (Matted Pratia) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 27 Dec 2017 by galah681
Austroscolia soror (Blue Flower Wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 21 Dec 2017 by galah681
Vanellus miles (Masked Lapwing) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 30 Nov 2017 by galah681
Persoonia chamaepeuce (Dwarf Geebung) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 30 Nov 2017 by galah681
Rutilia sp. (genus) (A Rutilia bristle fly, subgenus unknown) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 30 Nov 2017 by galah681
Phyllotocus rufipennis (Nectar scarab) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 30 Nov 2017 by galah681
Callistemon sieberi (River Bottlebrush) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 30 Nov 2017 by galah681
Kunzea ericoides (Burgan) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 30 Nov 2017 by galah681
Vanessa itea (Yellow Admiral) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 30 Nov 2017 by galah681
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 30 Nov 2017 by galah681
Porrostoma sp. (genus) (Lycid, Net-winged beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 30 Nov 2017 by galah681
Villa sp. (genus) (Unidentified Villa bee fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 30 Nov 2017 by galah681
Phyllotocus navicularis (Nectar scarab) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 30 Nov 2017 by galah681
Brachyscome dentata (Lobe-Seed Daisy) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 30 Nov 2017 by galah681
Rubus parvifolius (Native Raspberry) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 30 Nov 2017 by galah681
Crabroninae (subfamily) (Unidentified solitary wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 26 Nov 2017 by galah681
Ajuga australis (Austral Bugle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 23 Nov 2017 by AndyRussell
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 22 Nov 2017 by galah681
Phyllotocus rufipennis (Nectar scarab) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 22 Nov 2017 by galah681
Austroscolia soror (Blue Flower Wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 22 Nov 2017 by galah681
Grevillea lanigera (Woolly Grevillea) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 2 Nov 2017 by galah681
Goodia lotifolia (Golden Tip) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 2 Nov 2017 by galah681
Allocasuarina nana (Dwarf She-oak) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 2 Nov 2017 by galah681
Pimelea glauca (Smooth Rice Flower) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 2 Nov 2017 by galah681
Hakea microcarpa (Small-fruit Hakea) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 2 Nov 2017 by galah681
Strepera graculina (Pied Currawong) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 31 Oct 2017 by AndyRussell
Poecilometis strigatus (Gum Tree Shield Bug) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 1 Oct 2017 by AndyRussell
Bromus hordeaceus (A Soft Brome) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 29 Sep 2017 by AndyRussell
Avena sp. (Wild Oats) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 29 Sep 2017 by AndyRussell
Grevillea diminuta at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 2 Aug 2017 by galah681
Grevillea lanigera (Woolly Grevillea) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 2 Aug 2017 by AndyRussell
Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 9 May 2017 by JanetRussell
Dindymus versicolor (Harlequin Bug) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 1 May 2017 by SMOT
Tasmanicosa sp. (genus) (Unidentified Tasmanicosa wolf spider) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 27 Apr 2017 by galah681
Platycercus eximius (Eastern Rosella) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 18 Apr 2017 by AndyRussell
Eretmocera (genus) (Scythrididae family) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 20 Feb 2017 by AndyRussell

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  • 1 Abundance
  • 10 Nov 2019 02:49 PM Recorded on
  • AndyRussell Recorded by

Additional information

  • Xerochrysum viscosum Associated plant
  • Oxysarcodexia varia Associated Insect
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Unknown Gender

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