Melangyna viridiceps

Hover fly at Paddys River, ACT

Melangyna viridiceps at Paddys River, ACT - 23 Nov 2021
Melangyna viridiceps at Paddys River, ACT - 23 Nov 2021
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Identification history

Melangyna viridiceps 16 Jun 2023 MichaelMulvaney
Melangyna viridiceps 26 Nov 2021 michaelb
Unidentified 26 Nov 2021 JaneR

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   26 Nov 2021
Bees have longer antennae and two pairs of wings. This is a hoverfly in the genus Melangyna.

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  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 23 Nov 2021 02:15 PM Recorded on
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  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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