Insects
Sighting 4554906

Unidentified

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Unidentified at suppressed - 23 Feb 2024
Unidentified at suppressed - 23 Feb 2024
Unidentified at suppressed - 23 Feb 2024
Unidentified at suppressed - 23 Feb 2024
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Identification history

Unidentified 24 Feb 2024 JaneCarter

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User's notes

The fly moved similarly to a hover fly but was more rounded in shape and darker in colour. Happened to catch a photo of attempting/mating which was very fast - less than a second. Male hovered around the female waiting for the right time.

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Sighting information

  • 2 Abundance
  • 23 Feb 2024 04:24 PM Recorded on
  • JaneCarter Recorded by

Additional information

  • Chives Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Unknown Gender
  • Breeding behaviour Breeding behaviour
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

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  • Confirmed by an expert moderator
  • Nearby sighting(s) of same species
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