Syrphini sp. (tribe)

Unidentified syrphine hover fly at QPRC LGA

Syrphini sp. (tribe) at QPRC LGA - 7 Nov 2023
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Identification history

Syrphini sp. (tribe) 11 Nov 2023 MichaelMulvaney
Melangyna sp. (genus) 7 Nov 2023 Csteele4

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A lucky shot! Was focussed (in high res mode) on the Thelymitra x truncata when this Melangyna sp landed and began to feed.

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 7 Nov 2023 12:51 PM Recorded on
  • Csteele4 Recorded by

Additional information

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

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