Melangyna viridiceps

Hover fly at Yarralumla, ACT

Melangyna viridiceps at Yarralumla, ACT - 31 Jul 2024
Melangyna viridiceps at Yarralumla, ACT - 31 Jul 2024
Melangyna viridiceps at Yarralumla, ACT - 31 Jul 2024
Melangyna viridiceps at Yarralumla, ACT - 31 Jul 2024
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Identification history

Melangyna viridiceps 2 Aug 2024 MichaelMulvaney
Melangyna viridiceps 1 Aug 2024 AndyRussell

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Surprised to see these in midwinter

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Phyllotocus navicularis (Nectar scarab) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 31 Jan 2022 by AndyRussell
Chauliognathus tricolor (Tricolor soldier beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 26 Jan 2022 by PeterA
Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Slender Robber Fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 19 Jan 2022 by AndyRussell
Capusa senilis (Black-banded Wedge-moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 22 Dec 2021 by Robyn9
Ninox boobook (Southern Boobook) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 8 Dec 2021 by AndyRussell
Araneinae (subfamily) (Orb weaver) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 31 Oct 2021 by AlisonMilton
Eurymeloides punctata (Gumtree hopper) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 31 Oct 2021 by AlisonMilton
Mirbelia oxylobioides (Mountain Mirbelia) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 31 Oct 2021 by AndyRussell
Araneinae (subfamily) (Orb weaver) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 31 Oct 2021 by AndyRussell
Dasybasis sp. (genus) (A march fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 31 Oct 2021 by AndyRussell
Hylaeus (Gnathoprosopis) euxanthus (Plasterer bee) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 26 Oct 2021 by PeterA
Vespula germanica (European wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 24 Oct 2021 by JanetRussell
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 22 Oct 2021 by PeterA
Pieris rapae (Cabbage White) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 18 Apr 2021 by AndyRussell
Macrolepiota dolichaula (Macrolepiota dolichaula) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 29 Mar 2021 by AlisonMilton
Macrolepiota sp. at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 24 Mar 2021 by galah681
Scaevola sp. (Fan Flower) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 3 Mar 2021 by galah681
Utetheisa (genus) (A tiger moth) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 31 Jan 2021 by AndyRussell
Comptosia sp. (genus) (Unidentified Comptosia bee fly) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 31 Jan 2021 by AndyRussell
Correa reflexa var. reflexa (Common Correa, Native Fuchsia) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 31 Jan 2021 by AndyRussell
Trichonephila edulis (Golden orb weaver) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 31 Jan 2021 by AndyRussell
Phyllotocus rufipennis (Nectar scarab) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 12 Nov 2020 by galah681
Eleale aspera (Clerid beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 30 Oct 2020 by AndyRussell
Dillwynia phylicoides (A Parrot-pea) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 24 Sep 2020 by AndyRussell
Ajuga australis (Austral Bugle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 19 Jun 2020 by JanetRussell
Volvopluteus gloiocephalus (Big Sheath Mushroom) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 30 May 2020 by AndyRussell
Platycercus eximius (Eastern Rosella) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 6 May 2020 by JanetRussell
Lepidoptera unclassified IMMATURE moth at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 6 May 2020 by AndyRussell
Macrotona australis (Common Macrotona Grasshopper) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 6 May 2020 by JanetRussell
Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 20 Apr 2020 by JanetRussell
Macrolepiota dolichaula (Macrolepiota dolichaula) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 3 Apr 2020 by vasey46
Thyreus caeruleopunctatus (Chequered cuckoo bee) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 28 Nov 2019 by AndyRussell
Eumeninae (subfamily) (Unidentified Potter wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 28 Nov 2019 by AndyRussell
Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 27 Nov 2019 by AndyRussell
Dodonaea procumbens (Creeping Hop-bush) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 20 Nov 2019 by AndyRussell
Callistemon pallidus (Lemon Bottlebrush) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 20 Nov 2019 by AndyRussell
Tiphiidae (family) (Unidentified Smooth flower wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 8 Nov 2019 by AndrewZelnik
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) lanarium (Halictid bee) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 8 Nov 2019 by AndrewZelnik
Dicranolaius villosus (Melyrid flower beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 8 Nov 2019 by AndrewZelnik
Austroscolia soror (Blue Flower Wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 8 Nov 2019 by AndrewZelnik
Megachile (Hackeriapis) tosticauda (Native tosticauda resin bee) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 8 Nov 2019 by AndrewZelnik
Phyllotocus rufipennis (Nectar scarab) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 8 Nov 2019 by AndrewZelnik
Neocistela ovalis (Comb-clawed beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 8 Nov 2019 by AndrewZelnik
Musca vetustissima (Bush Fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 8 Nov 2019 by AndrewZelnik
Dillwynia sp. Yetholme (P.C.Jobson 5080) NSW Herbarium at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 30 Oct 2019 by AndyRussell
Philotheca myoporoides (Long-leaf Wax-Flower) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 30 Oct 2019 by AndyRussell
Phasia sp. (genus) (A bristle fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 3 Oct 2019 by galah681
Perga sp. (genus) (Sawfly or Spitfire) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 22 Sep 2019 by galah681
Acacia terminalis (Sunshine Wattle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 22 Aug 2019 by galah681
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 28 Mar 2019 by galah681
Banksia marginata (Silver Banksia) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 28 Mar 2019 by galah681
Ancita sp. (genus) (Longicorn or longhorn beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 1 Feb 2019 by Harrisi
Crabroninae (subfamily) (Unidentified solitary wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 10 Jan 2019 by galah681
Tachysphex sp. (genus) (Unidentified Tachysphex sand wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 9 Jan 2019 by AndyRussell
Cryptocheilus sp. (genus) (Spider wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 9 Jan 2019 by AndyRussell
Lomatia myricoides (River Lomatia) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 9 Jan 2019 by AndyRussell
Callistemon sieberi (River Bottlebrush) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 9 Jan 2019 by AndyRussell
Rytidosperma bipartitum (Wallaby Grass) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 19 Dec 2018 by AndyRussell
Neorrhina punctata (Spotted flower chafer) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 18 Dec 2018 by BIrdsinCanberra
Perga sp. (genus) (Sawfly or Spitfire) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 18 Dec 2018 by BIrdsinCanberra
Pardalotus striatus (Striated Pardalote) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 18 Dec 2018 by BIrdsinCanberra
Corvus coronoides (Australian Raven) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 18 Dec 2018 by BIrdsinCanberra
Diphucrania sp. (genus) (Jewel Beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 1 Dec 2018 by Harrisi
Eumeninae (subfamily) (Unidentified Potter wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 1 Dec 2018 by Harrisi
Prostanthera lasianthos (Victorian Christmas Bush) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 30 Nov 2018 by AndyRussell
Cullen microcephalum (Dusky Scurf-pea) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 30 Nov 2018 by AndyRussell
Cullen tenax (Tough Scurf-Pea) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 30 Nov 2018 by AndyRussell
Oreomyrrhis sp. (A Carraway) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 30 Nov 2018 by AndyRussell
Ellipsidion australe (Austral Ellipsidion cockroach) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 28 Nov 2018 by galah681
Eriococcus confusus (Gumtree scale) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 28 Nov 2018 by galah681
Pomaderris ligustrina subsp. ligustrina (Privet Pomaderris) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 28 Nov 2018 by galah681
Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) (Ant) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 28 Nov 2018 by galah681
Mantispidae (family) (Unidentified mantisfly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 28 Nov 2018 by galah681
Acacia mearnsii (Black Wattle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 28 Nov 2018 by galah681
Westringia eremicola (Slender Western Rosemary) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 28 Nov 2018 by galah681
Ellipsidion humerale (Common Ellipsidion) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 23 Nov 2018 by Harrisi
Eleale simplex (Clerid beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 12 Nov 2018 by AndyRussell
Hippodamia variegata (Spotted Amber Ladybird) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 12 Nov 2018 by AndyRussell
Nisotra sp. (genus) (Flea beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 31 Oct 2018 by galah681
Dodonaea viscosa (Hop Bush) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 31 Oct 2018 by AndyRussell
Nisotra sp. (genus) (Flea beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 31 Oct 2018 by AndyRussell
Tragopogon dubius (Goatsbeard) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 31 Oct 2018 by AndyRussell
Kunzea parvifolia (Violet Kunzea) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 31 Oct 2018 by AndyRussell
Acacia pycnantha (Golden Wattle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 4 Oct 2018 by galah681
Acacia verniciflua (Varnish Wattle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 4 Oct 2018 by galah681
Daviesia latifolia (Hop Bitter-Pea) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 4 Oct 2018 by galah681
Maratus chrysomelas (Variable Peacock Spider) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 29 Sep 2018 by Harrisi
Tephritidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Fruit or Seed fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 29 Sep 2018 by Harrisi
Cuspicona stenuella (Shield bug) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 10 Sep 2018 by Harrisi
Alticini (tribe) (Unidentified flea beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 10 Sep 2018 by Harrisi
Leratiomcyes ceres (Red Woodchip Fungus) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 13 Jun 2018 by AndyRussell
Perginae sp. (subfamily) (Unidentified pergine sawfly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 25 May 2018 by JanetRussell
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 25 May 2018 by JanetRussell
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 30 Apr 2018 by AndyRussell
Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 30 Apr 2018 by AndyRussell
Scolia (Discolia) verticalis (Yellow-headed hairy flower wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 1 Mar 2018 by galah681
Tenodera australasiae (Purple-winged mantid) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 26 Feb 2018 by AndyRussell
Tiphiidae (family) (Unidentified Smooth flower wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 22 Feb 2018 by galah681
Tiphiidae (family) (Unidentified Smooth flower wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 22 Feb 2018 by galah681
Laeviscolia frontalis (Two-spot hairy flower wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 22 Feb 2018 by galah681

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  • 3 Abundance
  • 31 Jul 2024 01:46 PM Recorded on
  • AndyRussell Recorded by

Additional information

  • Grevillea iaspicula Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Unknown Gender
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • True Pollinator Insect on Flower

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