Comptosia stria

A bee fly at Majura, ACT

Comptosia stria at Majura, ACT - 7 Dec 2019
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Identification history

Comptosia stria 26 Dec 2019 MichaelMulvaney
Comptosia stria 7 Dec 2019 DPRees125

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A video in slow motion of this fly laying eggs while hovering was taken and can be seen at https://vimeo.com/377947462

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Sighting information

  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 7 Dec 2019 11:26 AM Recorded on
  • DPRees125 Recorded by

Additional information

  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Female Gender
  • Egg laying Breeding behaviour

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