Eristalis tenax

Drone fly at Dunlop, ACT

Eristalis tenax at Dunlop, ACT - 10 Feb 2024
Eristalis tenax at Dunlop, ACT - 10 Feb 2024
Eristalis tenax at Dunlop, ACT - 10 Feb 2024
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Identification history

Eristalis tenax 19 Mar 2024 MichaelMulvaney
Eristalis tenax 19 Mar 2024 michaelb
Unidentified 18 Mar 2024 JR

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A drone fly I think.

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Sighting information

  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 10 Feb 2024 03:05 PM Recorded on
  • JR Recorded by

Additional information

  • Feeding on nectar or pollen Insect behaviour on flower
  • True Pollinator Insect on Flower
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • westringia Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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