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Eristalis tenax

Drone fly at Acton, ACT

Eristalis tenax at Acton, ACT - 23 Apr 2021
Eristalis tenax at Acton, ACT - 23 Apr 2021
Eristalis tenax at Acton, ACT - 23 Apr 2021
Eristalis tenax at Acton, ACT - 23 Apr 2021
Eristalis tenax at Acton, ACT - 23 Apr 2021
Eristalis tenax at Acton, ACT - 23 Apr 2021
Eristalis tenax at Acton, ACT - 23 Apr 2021
Eristalis tenax at Acton, ACT - 23 Apr 2021
Eristalis tenax at Acton, ACT - 23 Apr 2021
Eristalis tenax at Acton, ACT - 23 Apr 2021
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Eristalis tenax 29 Apr 2021 MichaelMulvaney
Eristalis tenax 29 Apr 2021 TimL

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Cryptolaemus montrouzieri (Mealybug ladybird) at Acton, ACT - 18 May 2023 by HelenCross Lasioglossum (Parasphecodes) sp. (subgenus) (Halictid Bee) at Acton, ACT - 9 May 2023 by HelenCross Salticidae (family) (Unidentified Jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 28 Apr 2023 by KorinneM Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Acton, ACT - 30 Dec 2022 by YellowButton Austroaeschna multipunctata (Multi-spotted Darner) at Acton, ACT - 30 Dec 2022 by YellowButton Wallabia bicolor (Swamp Wallaby) at Acton, ACT - 12 Nov 2022 by TimL Pieris rapae (Cabbage White) at Acton, ACT - 25 Sep 2022 by TimL Clavulina vinaceocervina (Dark-tipped Coral) at Acton, ACT - 19 Aug 2022 by TimL Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Acton, ACT - 19 Aug 2022 by TimL Lamprospora/Octospora at Acton, ACT - 12 Aug 2022 by TimL Clavulina vinaceocervina (Dark-tipped Coral) at Acton, ACT - 8 Jul 2022 by TimL Agaricus sp. (Agaricus) at Acton, ACT - 31 May 2022 by TimL Nicodamidae (family) (Red and Black Spider) at Acton, ACT - 31 May 2022 by TimL Chalcididae sp. (family) (Unidentified chalcid wasp) at Acton, ACT - 27 May 2022 by TimL Russula 'purpureoflava group' at Acton, ACT - 20 May 2022 by TimL Vespula germanica (European wasp) at Acton, ACT - 20 May 2022 by TimL Vespula germanica (European wasp) at Acton, ACT - 20 May 2022 by TimL Oncopeltus (Oncopeltus) sordidus (Milk vine bug) at Acton, ACT - 13 May 2022 by TimL Vespula germanica (European wasp) at Acton, ACT - 8 May 2022 by TimL Xylocopa (Lestis) aeratus (Metallic Green Carpenter Bee) at Acton, ACT - 17 Apr 2022 by TimL Xylocopa (Lestis) aeratus (Metallic Green Carpenter Bee) at Acton, ACT - 17 Apr 2022 by TimL Aphaenogaster longiceps (Funnel ant) at Acton, ACT - 10 Apr 2022 by TimL Megachile (Hackeriapis) tosticauda (Native tosticauda resin bee) at Acton, ACT - 10 Apr 2022 by TimL Ecnolagria grandis (Honeybrown beetle) at Acton, ACT - 5 Apr 2022 by LD12 Passiflora cinnabarina (Red Passionflower) at Acton, ACT - 25 Mar 2022 by AJB Scatopsidae (family) (Dung midge) at Acton, ACT - 22 Mar 2022 by TimL Gymnopilus junonius (Gymnopilus junonius) at Acton, ACT - 18 Mar 2022 by TimL Aegotheles cristatus (Australian Owlet-nightjar) at Acton, ACT - 13 Mar 2022 by TimL Acraea andromacha (Glasswing) at Acton, ACT - 21 Feb 2022 by DPRees125 Jalmenus evagoras (Imperial Hairstreak) at Acton, ACT - 20 Feb 2022 by JohnBundock Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 13 Feb 2022 by TimL Scutiphora pedicellata (Metallic Jewel Bug) at Acton, ACT - 30 Jan 2022 by TimL Megachile ferox (Resin bee) at Acton, ACT - 24 Jan 2022 by PeterA Dolichoderus scabridus (Dolly ant) at Acton, ACT - 21 Jan 2022 by TimL Dolichoderus scabridus (Dolly ant) at Acton, ACT - 5 Jan 2022 by TimL Salsa fuliginata (Sooty Orb-weaver) at Acton, ACT - 28 Dec 2021 by TimL Pentatomoidea (superfamily) (Unidentified Shield or Stink bug) at Acton, ACT - 3 Dec 2021 by TimL Exoneura sp. (genus) (A reed bee) at Acton, ACT - 2 Dec 2021 by PeterA Adversaeschna brevistyla (Blue-spotted Hawker) at Acton, ACT - 1 Dec 2021 by JohnBundock Ecnolagria grandis (Honeybrown beetle) at Acton, ACT - 16 Nov 2021 by HelenCross Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Acton, ACT - 9 Nov 2021 by TimL Pseudoscorpiones sp. (order) (False Scorpion, Pseudoscorpion) at Acton, ACT - 7 Nov 2021 by TimL Empididae sp. (family) (Dance fly) at Acton, ACT - 20 Jul 2021 by TimL Hypnum cupressiforme (Cypress-leaved Plait Moss) at Acton, ACT - 30 May 2021 by TimL Vespula germanica (European wasp) at Acton, ACT - 28 May 2021 by TimL Idolothrips spectrum (Giant thrips) at Acton, ACT - 25 May 2021 by TimL Cermatulus nasalis (Predatory shield bug, Glossy shield bug) at Acton, ACT - 25 May 2021 by TimL Idolothrips spectrum (Giant thrips) at Acton, ACT - 23 May 2021 by TimL Nicodamidae (family) (Red and Black Spider) at Acton, ACT - 7 May 2021 by TimL Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Acton, ACT - 7 May 2021 by TimL Rayieria sp. (genus) (Mirid plant bug) at Acton, ACT - 6 Apr 2021 by TimL Ambigolimax nyctelia (Striped Field Slug) at Acton, ACT - 21 Mar 2021 by TimL Pseudoscorpiones sp. (order) (False Scorpion, Pseudoscorpion) at Acton, ACT - 12 Mar 2021 by TimL Lipotriches sp. (genus) (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 3 Mar 2021 by TimL Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Acton, ACT - 3 Mar 2021 by TimL Hydrellia sp. (genus) (Lawn or Pasture Fly) at Acton, ACT - 26 Feb 2021 by TimL Graphium macleayanum (Macleay's Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 26 Feb 2021 by WHall Bisallardiana gymnopleura (Brown flower chafer) at Acton, ACT - 21 Feb 2021 by TimL Hortophora transmarina (Garden Orb Weaver) at Acton, ACT - 21 Feb 2021 by TimL Dasygnathus trituberculatus (Rhinoceros beetle) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2021 by HelenCross Pseudonaja textilis (Eastern Brown Snake) at Acton, ACT - 7 Feb 2021 by TimL Goniaea carinata (Black kneed gumleaf grasshopper) at Acton, ACT - 7 Feb 2021 by TimL Billardiera heterophylla (Western Australian Bluebell Creeper) at Acton, ACT - 13 Jan 2021 by Ned_Johnston Oedaleus australis (Australian Oedaleus) at Acton, ACT - 16 Dec 2020 by WHall Braconidae sp. (family) (Unidentified braconid wasp) at Acton, ACT - 15 Dec 2020 by TimL Doryctinae (subfamily) (Doryctine braconid wasp) at Acton, ACT - 15 Dec 2020 by TimL Eupelmidae (family) (Eupelmid wasp) at Acton, ACT - 14 Dec 2020 by TimL Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Acton, ACT - 14 Dec 2020 by TimL Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 13 Dec 2020 by TimL Ichneumonidae (family) (Unidentified ichneumon wasp) at Acton, ACT - 9 Dec 2020 by TimL Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Yellow Slender Robber Fly) at Acton, ACT - 8 Dec 2020 by TimL Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 30 Nov 2020 by Roger Leptotarsus (Macromastix) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Unidentified Macromastix crane fly) at Acton, ACT - 19 Nov 2020 by TimL Schizophyllum commune (Split Gill Fungus) at Acton, ACT - 19 Nov 2020 by Tim L Psilota rubra (Red-tailed hoverfly) at Acton, ACT - 1 Nov 2020 by TimL Psilota sp. (genus) (Hover fly) at Acton, ACT - 29 Oct 2020 by TimL Rutilia (Donovanius) sp. (genus & subgenus) (A Bristle Fly) at Acton, ACT - 29 Oct 2020 by TimL Pelecorhynchus fulvus (Orange cap-nosed fly) at Acton, ACT - 23 Oct 2020 by TimL Dermestidae sp. (family) (Dermestid, carpet or hide beetles) at Acton, ACT - 23 Oct 2020 by TimL Genduara punctigera (Spotted Clear Winged Snout Moth) at Acton, ACT - 20 Oct 2020 by Roger Oncopeltus (Oncopeltus) sordidus (Milk vine bug) at Acton, ACT - 20 Oct 2020 by TimL Lauxaniidae (family) (Unidentified lauxaniid fly) at Acton, ACT - 20 Oct 2020 by TimL Eleale aspera (Clerid beetle) at Acton, ACT - 20 Oct 2020 by TimL Porrostoma rhipidium (Long-nosed Lycid (Net-winged) beetle) at Acton, ACT - 20 Oct 2020 by TimL Eleale aspera (Clerid beetle) at Acton, ACT - 20 Oct 2020 by TimL Exoneura sp. (genus) (A reed bee) at Acton, ACT - 15 Oct 2020 by PeterA Exoneura sp. (genus) (A reed bee) at Acton, ACT - 15 Oct 2020 by PeterA Philobota undescribed species near arabella (A concealer moth) at Acton, ACT - 14 Oct 2020 by Roger Austroscolia soror (Blue Flower Wasp) at Acton, ACT - 13 Oct 2020 by TimL Lissopimpla excelsa (Orchid dupe wasp, Dusky-winged Ichneumonid) at Acton, ACT - 12 Oct 2020 by Tim L Cacatua galerita (Sulphur-crested Cockatoo) at Acton, ACT - 11 Oct 2020 by Tim L Phaps chalcoptera (Common Bronzewing) at Acton, ACT - 10 Oct 2020 by Christine Entomophthora sp. (genus) (Puppeteer Fungus) at Acton, ACT - 9 Oct 2020 by Tim L Porrostoma rhipidium (Long-nosed Lycid (Net-winged) beetle) at Acton, ACT - 9 Oct 2020 by TimL Entomophthora sp. (genus) (Puppeteer Fungus) at Acton, ACT - 9 Oct 2020 by Tim L Oncopeltus (Oncopeltus) sordidus (Milk vine bug) at Acton, ACT - 6 Oct 2020 by HelenCross Lipotriches (Austronomia) ferricauda (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 4 Oct 2020 by PeterA Lasioglossum (Callalictus) callomelittinum (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 4 Oct 2020 by PeterA Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at Acton, ACT - 30 Sep 2020 by TimL Leioproctus (Leioproctus) platycephalus at Acton, ACT - 17 Sep 2020 by PeterA
Cryptolaemus montrouzieri (Mealybug ladybird) at Acton, ACT - 18 May 2023 by HelenCross
Lasioglossum (Parasphecodes) sp. (subgenus) (Halictid Bee) at Acton, ACT - 9 May 2023 by HelenCross
Salticidae (family) (Unidentified Jumping spider) at Acton, ACT - 28 Apr 2023 by KorinneM
Bembix sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bembix sand wasp) at Acton, ACT - 30 Dec 2022 by YellowButton
Austroaeschna multipunctata (Multi-spotted Darner) at Acton, ACT - 30 Dec 2022 by YellowButton
Wallabia bicolor (Swamp Wallaby) at Acton, ACT - 12 Nov 2022 by TimL
Pieris rapae (Cabbage White) at Acton, ACT - 25 Sep 2022 by TimL
Clavulina vinaceocervina (Dark-tipped Coral) at Acton, ACT - 19 Aug 2022 by TimL
Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Acton, ACT - 19 Aug 2022 by TimL
Lamprospora/Octospora at Acton, ACT - 12 Aug 2022 by TimL
Clavulina vinaceocervina (Dark-tipped Coral) at Acton, ACT - 8 Jul 2022 by TimL
Agaricus sp. (Agaricus) at Acton, ACT - 31 May 2022 by TimL
Nicodamidae (family) (Red and Black Spider) at Acton, ACT - 31 May 2022 by TimL
Chalcididae sp. (family) (Unidentified chalcid wasp) at Acton, ACT - 27 May 2022 by TimL
Russula 'purpureoflava group' at Acton, ACT - 20 May 2022 by TimL
Vespula germanica (European wasp) at Acton, ACT - 20 May 2022 by TimL
Vespula germanica (European wasp) at Acton, ACT - 20 May 2022 by TimL
Oncopeltus (Oncopeltus) sordidus (Milk vine bug) at Acton, ACT - 13 May 2022 by TimL
Vespula germanica (European wasp) at Acton, ACT - 8 May 2022 by TimL
Xylocopa (Lestis) aeratus (Metallic Green Carpenter Bee) at Acton, ACT - 17 Apr 2022 by TimL
Xylocopa (Lestis) aeratus (Metallic Green Carpenter Bee) at Acton, ACT - 17 Apr 2022 by TimL
Aphaenogaster longiceps (Funnel ant) at Acton, ACT - 10 Apr 2022 by TimL
Megachile (Hackeriapis) tosticauda (Native tosticauda resin bee) at Acton, ACT - 10 Apr 2022 by TimL
Ecnolagria grandis (Honeybrown beetle) at Acton, ACT - 5 Apr 2022 by LD12
Passiflora cinnabarina (Red Passionflower) at Acton, ACT - 25 Mar 2022 by AJB
Scatopsidae (family) (Dung midge) at Acton, ACT - 22 Mar 2022 by TimL
Gymnopilus junonius (Gymnopilus junonius) at Acton, ACT - 18 Mar 2022 by TimL
Aegotheles cristatus (Australian Owlet-nightjar) at Acton, ACT - 13 Mar 2022 by TimL
Acraea andromacha (Glasswing) at Acton, ACT - 21 Feb 2022 by DPRees125
Jalmenus evagoras (Imperial Hairstreak) at Acton, ACT - 20 Feb 2022 by JohnBundock
Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 13 Feb 2022 by TimL
Scutiphora pedicellata (Metallic Jewel Bug) at Acton, ACT - 30 Jan 2022 by TimL
Megachile ferox (Resin bee) at Acton, ACT - 24 Jan 2022 by PeterA
Dolichoderus scabridus (Dolly ant) at Acton, ACT - 21 Jan 2022 by TimL
Dolichoderus scabridus (Dolly ant) at Acton, ACT - 5 Jan 2022 by TimL
Salsa fuliginata (Sooty Orb-weaver) at Acton, ACT - 28 Dec 2021 by TimL
Pentatomoidea (superfamily) (Unidentified Shield or Stink bug) at Acton, ACT - 3 Dec 2021 by TimL
Exoneura sp. (genus) (A reed bee) at Acton, ACT - 2 Dec 2021 by PeterA
Adversaeschna brevistyla (Blue-spotted Hawker) at Acton, ACT - 1 Dec 2021 by JohnBundock
Ecnolagria grandis (Honeybrown beetle) at Acton, ACT - 16 Nov 2021 by HelenCross
Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Acton, ACT - 9 Nov 2021 by TimL
Pseudoscorpiones sp. (order) (False Scorpion, Pseudoscorpion) at Acton, ACT - 7 Nov 2021 by TimL
Empididae sp. (family) (Dance fly) at Acton, ACT - 20 Jul 2021 by TimL
Hypnum cupressiforme (Cypress-leaved Plait Moss) at Acton, ACT - 30 May 2021 by TimL
Vespula germanica (European wasp) at Acton, ACT - 28 May 2021 by TimL
Idolothrips spectrum (Giant thrips) at Acton, ACT - 25 May 2021 by TimL
Cermatulus nasalis (Predatory shield bug, Glossy shield bug) at Acton, ACT - 25 May 2021 by TimL
Idolothrips spectrum (Giant thrips) at Acton, ACT - 23 May 2021 by TimL
Nicodamidae (family) (Red and Black Spider) at Acton, ACT - 7 May 2021 by TimL
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Acton, ACT - 7 May 2021 by TimL
Rayieria sp. (genus) (Mirid plant bug) at Acton, ACT - 6 Apr 2021 by TimL
Ambigolimax nyctelia (Striped Field Slug) at Acton, ACT - 21 Mar 2021 by TimL
Pseudoscorpiones sp. (order) (False Scorpion, Pseudoscorpion) at Acton, ACT - 12 Mar 2021 by TimL
Lipotriches sp. (genus) (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 3 Mar 2021 by TimL
Trombidiidae (family) (Red velvet mite) at Acton, ACT - 3 Mar 2021 by TimL
Hydrellia sp. (genus) (Lawn or Pasture Fly) at Acton, ACT - 26 Feb 2021 by TimL
Graphium macleayanum (Macleay's Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 26 Feb 2021 by WHall
Bisallardiana gymnopleura (Brown flower chafer) at Acton, ACT - 21 Feb 2021 by TimL
Hortophora transmarina (Garden Orb Weaver) at Acton, ACT - 21 Feb 2021 by TimL
Dasygnathus trituberculatus (Rhinoceros beetle) at Acton, ACT - 19 Feb 2021 by HelenCross
Pseudonaja textilis (Eastern Brown Snake) at Acton, ACT - 7 Feb 2021 by TimL
Goniaea carinata (Black kneed gumleaf grasshopper) at Acton, ACT - 7 Feb 2021 by TimL
Billardiera heterophylla (Western Australian Bluebell Creeper) at Acton, ACT - 13 Jan 2021 by Ned_Johnston
Oedaleus australis (Australian Oedaleus) at Acton, ACT - 16 Dec 2020 by WHall
Braconidae sp. (family) (Unidentified braconid wasp) at Acton, ACT - 15 Dec 2020 by TimL
Doryctinae (subfamily) (Doryctine braconid wasp) at Acton, ACT - 15 Dec 2020 by TimL
Eupelmidae (family) (Eupelmid wasp) at Acton, ACT - 14 Dec 2020 by TimL
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Acton, ACT - 14 Dec 2020 by TimL
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Acton, ACT - 13 Dec 2020 by TimL
Ichneumonidae (family) (Unidentified ichneumon wasp) at Acton, ACT - 9 Dec 2020 by TimL
Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Yellow Slender Robber Fly) at Acton, ACT - 8 Dec 2020 by TimL
Papilio anactus (Dainty Swallowtail) at Acton, ACT - 30 Nov 2020 by Roger
Leptotarsus (Macromastix) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Unidentified Macromastix crane fly) at Acton, ACT - 19 Nov 2020 by TimL
Schizophyllum commune (Split Gill Fungus) at Acton, ACT - 19 Nov 2020 by Tim L
Psilota rubra (Red-tailed hoverfly) at Acton, ACT - 1 Nov 2020 by TimL
Psilota sp. (genus) (Hover fly) at Acton, ACT - 29 Oct 2020 by TimL
Rutilia (Donovanius) sp. (genus & subgenus) (A Bristle Fly) at Acton, ACT - 29 Oct 2020 by TimL
Pelecorhynchus fulvus (Orange cap-nosed fly) at Acton, ACT - 23 Oct 2020 by TimL
Dermestidae sp. (family) (Dermestid, carpet or hide beetles) at Acton, ACT - 23 Oct 2020 by TimL
Genduara punctigera (Spotted Clear Winged Snout Moth) at Acton, ACT - 20 Oct 2020 by Roger
Oncopeltus (Oncopeltus) sordidus (Milk vine bug) at Acton, ACT - 20 Oct 2020 by TimL
Lauxaniidae (family) (Unidentified lauxaniid fly) at Acton, ACT - 20 Oct 2020 by TimL
Eleale aspera (Clerid beetle) at Acton, ACT - 20 Oct 2020 by TimL
Porrostoma rhipidium (Long-nosed Lycid (Net-winged) beetle) at Acton, ACT - 20 Oct 2020 by TimL
Eleale aspera (Clerid beetle) at Acton, ACT - 20 Oct 2020 by TimL
Exoneura sp. (genus) (A reed bee) at Acton, ACT - 15 Oct 2020 by PeterA
Exoneura sp. (genus) (A reed bee) at Acton, ACT - 15 Oct 2020 by PeterA
Philobota undescribed species near arabella (A concealer moth) at Acton, ACT - 14 Oct 2020 by Roger
Austroscolia soror (Blue Flower Wasp) at Acton, ACT - 13 Oct 2020 by TimL
Lissopimpla excelsa (Orchid dupe wasp, Dusky-winged Ichneumonid) at Acton, ACT - 12 Oct 2020 by Tim L
Cacatua galerita (Sulphur-crested Cockatoo) at Acton, ACT - 11 Oct 2020 by Tim L
Phaps chalcoptera (Common Bronzewing) at Acton, ACT - 10 Oct 2020 by Christine
Entomophthora sp. (genus) (Puppeteer Fungus) at Acton, ACT - 9 Oct 2020 by Tim L
Porrostoma rhipidium (Long-nosed Lycid (Net-winged) beetle) at Acton, ACT - 9 Oct 2020 by TimL
Entomophthora sp. (genus) (Puppeteer Fungus) at Acton, ACT - 9 Oct 2020 by Tim L
Oncopeltus (Oncopeltus) sordidus (Milk vine bug) at Acton, ACT - 6 Oct 2020 by HelenCross
Lipotriches (Austronomia) ferricauda (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 4 Oct 2020 by PeterA
Lasioglossum (Callalictus) callomelittinum (Halictid bee) at Acton, ACT - 4 Oct 2020 by PeterA
Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at Acton, ACT - 30 Sep 2020 by TimL
Leioproctus (Leioproctus) platycephalus at Acton, ACT - 17 Sep 2020 by PeterA

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Species information

  • Eristalis tenax Scientific name
  • Drone fly Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Exotic
  • Non-Invasive

Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 23 Apr 2021 12:38 PM Recorded on
  • TimL Recorded by

Additional information

  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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