Eristalis tenax

Drone fly at Downer, ACT

Eristalis tenax at Downer, ACT - 29 Jan 2023
Eristalis tenax at Downer, ACT - 29 Jan 2023
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Identification history

Eristalis tenax 29 Jan 2023 MichaelMulvaney
Eristalis tenax 29 Jan 2023 RobertD

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Sighting information

Additional information

  • buddleia Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Feeding on nectar or pollen Insect behaviour on flower

Species information

  • Eristalis tenax Scientific name
  • Drone fly Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Exotic
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 1666.34m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning
  • External link More information

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  • Nearby sighting(s) of same species
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