Melangyna viridiceps

Hover fly at Higgins, ACT

Melangyna viridiceps at Higgins, ACT - 27 Nov 2022
Melangyna viridiceps at Higgins, ACT - 27 Nov 2022
Melangyna viridiceps at Higgins, ACT - 27 Nov 2022
Melangyna viridiceps at Higgins, ACT - 27 Nov 2022
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Identification history

Melangyna viridiceps 18 Jul 2023 MichaelMulvaney
Melangyna viridiceps 17 Jul 2023 AlisonMilton

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Acanthiza chrysorrhoa (Yellow-rumped Thornbill) at Higgins, ACT - 23 Jul 2020 by Alison Milton
Cracticus torquatus (Grey Butcherbird) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Jul 2020 by Alison Milton
Rayieria acaciae (Acacia-spotting bug) at Scullin, ACT - 8 Apr 2020 by AlisonMilton
Hemicordulia australiae (Australian Emerald) at Scullin, ACT - 8 Apr 2020 by AlisonMilton
Fergusonina sp. (genus) (A gallfly) at Scullin, ACT - 5 Apr 2020 by AlisonMilton
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Higgins, ACT - 4 Apr 2020 by AlisonMilton
Marasmius oreades (Fairy-ring Champignon) at Scullin, ACT - 4 Apr 2020 by Alison Milton
Myrmecia nigriceps (Black-headed bull ant) at Scullin, ACT - 4 Apr 2020 by AlisonMilton
Paropsisterna m-fuscum (Eucalyptus Leaf Beetle) at Scullin, ACT - 4 Apr 2020 by AlisonMilton
Lepidoptera unclassified IMMATURE moth at Scullin, ACT - 4 Apr 2020 by AlisonMilton
Pisolithus marmoratus (Horse Dung Fungus) at Scullin, ACT - 4 Apr 2020 by Alison Milton
Glycine tabacina (Variable Glycine) at Scullin, ACT - 4 Apr 2020 by AlisonMilton
Antitrogus morbillosus (Tableland pasture scarab) at Scullin, ACT - 29 Jan 2020 by AlisonMilton
Melanacanthus scutellaris (Small brown bean bug) at Scullin, ACT - 29 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Conoeca or Lepidoscia (genera) IMMATURE (Unidentified Cone Case Moth larva, pupa, or case) at Scullin, ACT - 29 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Slender Robber Fly) at Higgins, ACT - 29 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Oecophoridae (family) (Unidentified Oecophorid concealer moth) at Higgins, ACT - 26 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Heoclisis fundata (Antlion lacewing) at Higgins, ACT - 21 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Gonipterus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Weevil) at Scullin, ACT - 13 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Liparetrus sp. (genus) (Chafer beetle) at Scullin, ACT - 12 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Pogonortalis doclea (Boatman fly) at Scullin, ACT - 10 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Oecophoridae (family) (Unidentified Oecophorid concealer moth) at Scullin, ACT - 10 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Amorbus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Tip bug) at Scullin, ACT - 10 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Monophlebulus sp. (genus) (Giant Snowball Mealybug) at Scullin, ACT - 10 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Aporocera (Aporocera) jocosa (Leaf beetle) at Scullin, ACT - 8 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Palpostomatini (tribe) (Bristle fly) at Scullin, ACT - 8 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Dicranolaius bellulus (Red and Blue Pollen Beetle) at Scullin, ACT - 8 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Syllitus rectus (Longhorn beetle) at Scullin, ACT - 8 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Gminatus australis (Orange assassin bug) at Scullin, ACT - 8 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Cryptes baccatus (Wattle Tick Scale) at Scullin, ACT - 8 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) (Ant) at Scullin, ACT - 8 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Icerya acaciae (Acacia mealy bug) at Scullin, ACT - 8 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Aporocera (Aporocera) haematodes (A case bearing leaf beetle) at Scullin, ACT - 8 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Haplonyx sp. (genus) (Unidentified Haplonyx weevil) at Scullin, ACT - 8 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Monolepta minima (Leaf beetle) at Scullin, ACT - 8 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Rayieria acaciae (Acacia-spotting bug) at Scullin, ACT - 8 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Tachinidae (family) (Unidentified Bristle fly) at Scullin, ACT - 8 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Paropsisterna m-fuscum (Eucalyptus Leaf Beetle) at Scullin, ACT - 8 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Amorbus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Tip bug) at Scullin, ACT - 8 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Slender Robber Fly) at Scullin, ACT - 8 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Anoplognathus montanus (Montane Christmas beetle) at Scullin, ACT - 8 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Tiphiidae (family) (Unidentified Smooth flower wasp) at Scullin, ACT - 8 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Conoeca or Lepidoscia (genera) IMMATURE (Unidentified Cone Case Moth larva, pupa, or case) at Scullin, ACT - 8 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Titinia tenuis (Titinia weevil) at Scullin, ACT - 8 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Rosopaella cuprea (A leafhopper) at Scullin, ACT - 8 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Formicidae (family) (Unidentified ant) at Scullin, ACT - 8 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Pterodontia mellii (Hunchback Fly, Small-headed Fly) at Scullin, ACT - 8 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) (Ant) at Scullin, ACT - 8 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Glycaspis sp. (genus) (Unidentified sugary lerp) at Scullin, ACT - 8 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Camponotus aeneopilosus (A Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Scullin, ACT - 8 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Psychidae (family) IMMATURE (Unidentified case moth or bagworm) at Scullin, ACT - 8 Dec 2019 by AlisonMilton
Polyrhachis phryne (A spiny ant) at Scullin, ACT - 2 Nov 2019 by AlisonMilton
Camponotus aeneopilosus (A Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Scullin, ACT - 6 Sep 2019 by AlisonMilton
Opisthoncus grassator (Jumping spider) at Higgins, ACT - 1 May 2019 by AlisonMilton
Elaphodes cervinus (Leaf beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 6 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Tiphiidae (family) (Unidentified Smooth flower wasp) at Higgins, ACT - 6 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Chauliognathus tricolor (Tricolor soldier beetle) at Scullin, ACT - 2 Mar 2019 by AlisonMilton
Pterohelaeus striatopunctatus (Darkling beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 24 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Pterohelaeus piceus (Pie-dish beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 24 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Chlorotachina sp. (genus) (A bristle fly) at Higgins, ACT - 24 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Chelepteryx collesi (White-stemmed Gum Moth) at Scullin, ACT - 24 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Turneromyia sp. (genus) (Zebra spider wasp) at Scullin, ACT - 23 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Amorbus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Tip bug) at Scullin, ACT - 23 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Pseudomantis albofimbriata (False garden mantis) at Higgins, ACT - 16 Feb 2019 by Alison Milton
Dendroleon sp. (genus) (An Antlion Lacewing) at Higgins, ACT - 12 Dec 2018 by AlisonMilton
Sophta concavata (Varied Hookwing) at Higgins, ACT - 8 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton
Tanychilus sp. (genus) (Comb-clawed beetle) at Higgins, ACT - 8 Dec 2018 by Alison Milton
Isopeda sp. (genus) (Huntsman Spider) at Higgins, ACT - 26 Oct 2018 by Alison Milton
Clubiona sp. (genus) (Unidentified Stout Sac Spider) at Scullin, ACT - 5 Jun 2018 by Alison Milton
Crematogaster sp. (genus) (Acrobat ant, Cocktail ant) at Scullin, ACT - 5 Jun 2018 by Alison Milton
Paropsisterna octosignata (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Scullin, ACT - 5 Jun 2018 by Alison Milton
Platybrachys sp. (genus) (A gum hopper) at Scullin, ACT - 5 Jun 2018 by Alison Milton
Clania ignobilis (Faggot Case Moth) at Scullin, ACT - 5 Jun 2018 by Alison Milton
Chalcopteroides spectabilis (Rainbow darkling beetle) at Scullin, ACT - 5 Jun 2018 by Alison Milton
Scioglyptis lyciaria (White-patch Bark Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 29 Mar 2018 by Alison Milton
Scioglyptis lyciaria (White-patch Bark Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 29 Mar 2018 by Alison Milton
Gastrophora henricaria (Fallen-bark Looper, Beautiful Leaf Moth) at Scullin, ACT - 3 Jan 2018 by Alison Milton
Pholodes sinistraria (Sinister or Frilled Bark Moth) at Higgins, ACT - 24 Nov 2017 by Alison Milton
Salsa sp. (genus) (Orb-weaver) at Higgins, ACT - 3 Nov 2017 by AlisonMilton
Ptilotula penicillata (White-plumed Honeyeater) at Scullin, ACT - 7 May 2017 by Alison Milton
Mantidae (family) (Egg case of praying mantis) at Scullin, ACT - 30 Jan 2017 by Alison Milton

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  • 27 Nov 2022 10:11 AM Recorded on
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  • Dandelions 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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