Scaptia (Scaptia) auriflua

A flower-feeding march fly at Giralang, ACT

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Location information

• Places Giralang, ACT

Sighting information

• 1 Abundance
• 11 Feb 2024 01:00 PM Recorded on
• mcosgrove Recorded by

Additional information

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

Species information

• Scaptia (Scaptia) auriflua Scientific name
• A flower-feeding march fly Common name
• Not Sensitive
• Local native
• Non-Invasive
• Up to 1096.7m Recorded at altitude
• Machine learning
• External link More information

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