Eristalis tenax

Drone fly at Charleys Forest, NSW

Eristalis tenax at Charleys Forest, NSW - 24 Jan 2023
Eristalis tenax at Charleys Forest, NSW - 24 Jan 2023
Eristalis tenax at Charleys Forest, NSW - 24 Jan 2023
Eristalis tenax at Charleys Forest, NSW - 24 Jan 2023
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Identification history

Eristalis tenax 26 Jan 2023 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 25 Jan 2023 arjay

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Very like a Eu bee. But doesn't seem totally the same. Found in a compost bin which apparently Eu bees can take up residence in. Wings are longer than the body. May not even be a bee.

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michaelb wrote:
   26 Jan 2023
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  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 24 Jan 2023 07:18 PM Recorded on
  • arjay Recorded by

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  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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