Trichophthalma punctata

Tangle-vein fly at Spence, ACT

Trichophthalma punctata at Spence, ACT - 22 Dec 2023
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Identification history

Trichophthalma punctata 28 Dec 2023 MichaelMulvaney
Trichophthalma sp. (genus) 24 Dec 2023 RogerF
Syrphidae (family) 23 Dec 2023 Chucklechops18

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Google identifies this as a hoverfly

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 22 Dec 2023 03:38 PM Recorded on
  • Chucklechops18 Recorded by

Additional information

  • Unknown flowering bush Associated plant
  • No Associated Insect
  • Less than 5mm Animal size
  • Unknown Gender
  • Breeding behaviour
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Resting Insect behaviour on flower

Species information

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