Australiphthiria hilaris

Slender Bee Fly at O'Connor, ACT

Australiphthiria hilaris at O'Connor, ACT - 15 Dec 2022
Australiphthiria hilaris at O'Connor, ACT - 15 Dec 2022
Australiphthiria hilaris at O'Connor, ACT - 15 Dec 2022
Australiphthiria hilaris at O'Connor, ACT - 15 Dec 2022
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Identification history

Australiphthiria hilaris 19 Dec 2022 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 16 Dec 2022 ConBoekel

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ConBoekel wrote:
   16 Dec 2022
Looks like Bombyliidae hilaris which can be found in the main Species dropdown but which is not available as an option in the species in the 'identify this species' options.

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  • Helicrhysum viscosa Associated plant
  • Less than 5mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Feeding on nectar or pollen Insect behaviour on flower
  • True Pollinator Insect on Flower

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