Melangyna viridiceps

Hover fly at Molonglo Valley, ACT

Melangyna viridiceps at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 17 Jun 2020
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Identification history

Melangyna viridiceps 2 Mar 2021 KimPullen
Syrphini sp. (tribe) 8 Aug 2020 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 17 Jun 2020 JanetRussell

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Altica sp. (genus) (Flea beetle) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 15 Nov 2023 by galah681
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Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 3 Nov 2023 by abread111
Rubus parvifolius (Native Raspberry) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 3 Nov 2023 by abread111
Dicranolaius concinicornis (Melyrid flower beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 3 Nov 2023 by abread111
Helicoverpa (genus) (A bollworm) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 3 Nov 2023 by abread111
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Australomisidia sp. (genus) (Flower spider) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 21 Sep 2023 by galah681
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 21 Sep 2023 by galah681
Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 21 Sep 2023 by galah681
Taractrocera papyria (White-banded Grass-dart) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 21 Sep 2023 by galah681
Smyriodes (genus) (A Geometer moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 14 Sep 2023 by galah681
Tephritidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Fruit or Seed fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 13 Sep 2023 by galah681
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Crinia signifera (Common Eastern Froglet) at NAS100: STEP Dam Lot 100 - 30 Aug 2023 by RogerH
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Syrphini sp. (tribe) (Unidentified syrphine hover fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 17 Aug 2023 by galah681
Perginae sp. (subfamily) (Unidentified pergine sawfly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 23 Jul 2023 by HelenCross
Crinia signifera (Common Eastern Froglet) at NAS100: STEP Dam Lot 100 - 29 Jun 2023 by AlisonP
Sapromyza sp. (genus) (A lauxaniid fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 27 Apr 2023 by AndyRussell
Gymnopilus junonius (Gymnopilus junonius) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 27 Apr 2023 by AndyRussell
Crinia signifera (Common Eastern Froglet) at NAS100: STEP Dam Lot 100 - 26 Apr 2023 by AlisonP
Acrida conica (Giant green slantface) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 4 Apr 2023 by Harrisi
Macrotona australis (Common Macrotona Grasshopper) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 12 Mar 2023 by AndyRussell
Phonognatha graeffei (Leaf Curling Spider) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 12 Mar 2023 by AndyRussell
Ocybadistes walkeri (Green Grass-dart) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 12 Mar 2023 by AndyRussell
Podargus strigoides (Tawny Frogmouth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 9 Mar 2023 by AndyRussell
Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 9 Mar 2023 by AndyRussell
Schoenoplectus validus (River Club-rush) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 8 Feb 2023 by galah681
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) lanarium (Halictid bee) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 29 Dec 2022 by AndyRussell
Symphyta (suborder) (Unidentified Sawfly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 28 Dec 2022 by AndyRussell
Cyperus eragrostis (Umbrella Sedge) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 15 Dec 2022 by galah681
Lobelia sp. (A Lobelia) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 15 Dec 2022 by galah681
Polypogon monspeliensis (Annual Beard Grass) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 15 Dec 2022 by AndyRussell
Briza minor (Shivery Grass) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 1 Dec 2022 by AndyRussell
Carex tereticaulis (Poongort) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 1 Dec 2022 by galah681
Juncus bufonius (Toad Rush) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 24 Nov 2022 by galah681
Salsa fuliginata (Sooty Orb-weaver) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 10 Nov 2022 by galah681
Schoenus apogon (Common Bog Sedge) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 5 Nov 2022 by AndyRussell
Melangyna viridiceps (Hover fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 29 Sep 2022 by AndyRussell
Gynoplistia sp. (genus) (Crane fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 29 Sep 2022 by AndyRussell
Gynoplistia sp. (genus) (Crane fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 29 Sep 2022 by galah681
Limnodynastes tasmaniensis (Spotted Grass Frog) at NAS100: STEP Dam Lot 100 - 31 Aug 2022 by AlisonP
Crinia parinsignifera (Plains Froglet) at NAS100: STEP Dam Lot 100 - 31 Aug 2022 by AlisonP
Crinia signifera (Common Eastern Froglet) at NAS100: STEP Dam Lot 100 - 31 Aug 2022 by AlisonP
Crinia signifera (Common Eastern Froglet) at NAS100: STEP Dam Lot 100 - 29 Jun 2022 by AlisonP
Gymnopilus junonius (Gymnopilus junonius) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 8 Jun 2022 by galah681
Chrysocephalum semipapposum (Clustered Everlasting) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 3 May 2022 by AndyRussell
Gymnopilus junonius (Gymnopilus junonius) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 28 Apr 2022 by AndyRussell
Dolomedes sp. (genus) (Fishing spider) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 23 Mar 2022 by galah681
Trichonephila edulis (Golden orb weaver) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 2 Mar 2022 by galah681
Trichonephila edulis (Golden orb weaver) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 28 Feb 2022 by AndyRussell
Araneus hamiltoni (Hamilton's Orb Weaver) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 28 Feb 2022 by AndyRussell
Choerocoris paganus (Ground shield bug) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 16 Feb 2022 by AndyRussell
Asilidae (family) (Unidentified Robber fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 19 Jan 2022 by AndyRussell
Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Yellow Slender Robber Fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 19 Jan 2022 by galah681
Anthela (genus) immature (Unidentified Anthelid Moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 12 Jan 2022 by AndyRussell
Limnodynastes tasmaniensis (Spotted Grass Frog) at NAS100: STEP Dam Lot 100 - 5 Jan 2022 by AlisonP
Cercopidae (family) (Unidentified spittlebug or froghopper) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 16 Nov 2021 by AndyRussell
Tebenna micalis (Small Thistle Moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 16 Nov 2021 by AndyRussell
Eurymeloides punctata (Gumtree hopper) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 31 Oct 2021 by AlisonMilton
Trachymela sp. (genus) (Brown button beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 31 Oct 2021 by AlisonMilton
Eurymela fenestrata (Gum tree leafhopper) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 31 Oct 2021 by AlisonMilton
Paropsisterna decolorata (A Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 31 Oct 2021 by AlisonMilton

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  • 17 Jun 2020 02:24 PM Recorded on
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  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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