Scaptia (Scaptia) auriflua

A flower-feeding march fly at Forde, ACT

Scaptia (Scaptia) auriflua at Forde, ACT - 10 Jan 2023
Scaptia (Scaptia) auriflua at Forde, ACT - 10 Jan 2023
Scaptia (Scaptia) auriflua at Forde, ACT - 10 Jan 2023
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Scaptia (Scaptia) auriflua 18 Jan 2023 MichaelMulvaney
Scaptia (Scaptia) auriflua 12 Jan 2023 KorinneM

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First time ever seeing one. An amazing insect.

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   18 Jan 2023
Yes a real beauty

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  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Feeding on nectar or pollen Insect behaviour on flower
  • True Pollinator Insect on Flower

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