Scaptia (Scaptia) auriflua

A flower-feeding march fly at Kambah, ACT

Scaptia (Scaptia) auriflua at Kambah, ACT - 12 Jan 2023
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Identification history

Scaptia (Scaptia) auriflua 18 Jan 2023 MichaelMulvaney
Scaptia (Scaptia) auriflua 12 Jan 2023 MatthewFrawley

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Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 12 Jan 2023 04:16 PM Recorded on
  • MatthewFrawley Recorded by

Additional information

  • Kunzea ericoides Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm 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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