Eristalinus punctulatus

Golden Native Drone Fly at Higgins, ACT

Eristalinus punctulatus at Higgins, ACT - 27 Nov 2022
Eristalinus punctulatus at Higgins, ACT - 27 Nov 2022
Eristalinus punctulatus at Higgins, ACT - 27 Nov 2022
Eristalinus punctulatus at Higgins, ACT - 27 Nov 2022
Eristalinus punctulatus at Higgins, ACT - 27 Nov 2022
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Identification history

Eristalinus punctulatus 18 Jul 2023 michaelb
Eristalinus punctulatus 17 Jul 2023 AlisonMilton

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RogerF wrote:
   18 Jul 2023
Acacias are nectarless so definitely a pollen feeder.

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  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 27 Nov 2022 09:47 AM Recorded on
  • AlisonMilton Recorded by

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  • Acacia Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Feeding on nectar or pollen Insect behaviour on flower
  • True Pollinator Insect on Flower

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