Simosyrphus grandicornis

Common hover fly at Lake George, NSW

Simosyrphus grandicornis at Lake George, NSW - 16 Oct 2022
Simosyrphus grandicornis at Lake George, NSW - 16 Oct 2022
Simosyrphus grandicornis at Lake George, NSW - 16 Oct 2022
Simosyrphus grandicornis at Lake George, NSW - 16 Oct 2022
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Identification history

Simosyrphus grandicornis 15 Dec 2022 MichaelMulvaney
Melangyna viridiceps 11 Dec 2022 AndyRoo

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Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 16 Oct 2022 12:15 PM Recorded on
  • AndyRoo Recorded by

Additional information

  • Red bottomed bee also on same flower - added as a separate sighting. Associated Insect
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Unknown Gender
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Feeding on nectar or pollen Insect behaviour on flower
  • True Pollinator Insect on Flower

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