Syrphidae (family)

Unidentified Hover fly at Yarralumla, ACT

Syrphidae (family) at Yarralumla, ACT - 10 Sep 2024
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Syrphidae (family) 11 Sep 2024 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 11 Sep 2024 galah681

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Siphanta acuta (Green planthopper, Torpedo bug) at Yarralumla, ACT - 12 Nov 2024 by TimL
Ellipsidion australe (Austral Ellipsidion cockroach) at Yarralumla, ACT - 16 Oct 2024 by AndyRussell
Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Yarralumla, ACT - 8 Oct 2024 by galah681
Syrphini sp. (tribe) (Unidentified syrphine hover fly) at Yarralumla, ACT - 8 Oct 2024 by galah681
Bombyliidae (family) (Unidentified Bee fly) at Yarralumla, ACT - 8 Oct 2024 by galah681
Australomisidia cruentata (Blood-stained Flower Spider) at Yarralumla, ACT - 8 Oct 2024 by galah681
Austrotephritis poenia (Australian Fruit Fly) at Yarralumla, ACT - 2 Oct 2024 by AndyRussell
Tabanidae (family) (Unidentified march or horse fly) at Yarralumla, ACT - 2 Oct 2024 by AndyRussell
Artamus cyanopterus cyanopterus (Dusky Woodswallow) at Yarralumla, ACT - 14 Sep 2024 by mroseby
Syrphidae (family) (Unidentified Hover fly) at Yarralumla, ACT - 10 Sep 2024 by galah681
Melangyna viridiceps (Hover fly) at Yarralumla, ACT - 10 Sep 2024 by galah681
Muscoidea (super family) at Yarralumla, ACT - 10 Sep 2024 by galah681
Melangyna collatus (Hover fly) at Yarralumla, ACT - 29 Aug 2024 by AndyRussell
Simosyrphus grandicornis (Common hover fly) at Yarralumla, ACT - 29 Aug 2024 by AndyRussell
Melangyna viridiceps (Hover fly) at Yarralumla, ACT - 29 Aug 2024 by AndyRussell
Melangyna collatus (Hover fly) at Yarralumla, ACT - 29 Aug 2024 by AndyRussell
Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Yarralumla, ACT - 29 Aug 2024 by AndyRussell
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Yarralumla, ACT - 1 Aug 2024 by AndyRussell
Thynninae (subfamily) (Smooth flower wasp) at Yarralumla, ACT - 7 Jul 2024 by TimL
Crinia signifera (Common Eastern Froglet) at NAS100: STEP Dam Lot 100 - 26 Jun 2024 by AlisonP
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 29 May 2024 by TimL
Tamopsis sp. (genus) (Two-tailed spider) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 29 May 2024 by TimL
Brunotartessus fulvus (Yellow-headed Leafhopper) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 25 May 2024 by TimL
Gymnopilus junonius (Spectacular Rustgill) at Yarralumla, ACT - 2 May 2024 by AndyRussell
Pterygophorus cinctus (Bottlebrush sawfly) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 2 May 2024 by AndyRussell
Crinia signifera (Common Eastern Froglet) at NAS100: STEP Dam Lot 100 - 24 Apr 2024 by AlisonP
Pterygophorinae (subfamily) (Sawfly) at NAS100: STEP Dam Lot 100 - 27 Mar 2024 by galah681
Porismus strigatus (Pied Lacewing) at National Arboretum Woodland - 20 Mar 2024 by AndyRussell
Delias harpalyce (Imperial Jezebel) at NAS100: STEP Dam Lot 100 - 20 Mar 2024 by galah681
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 7 Mar 2024 by galah681
Jalmenus ictinus (Stencilled Hairstreak) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 7 Mar 2024 by galah681
Mantispidae (family) (Unidentified mantisfly) at National Arboretum Woodland - 6 Mar 2024 by galah681
Taractrocera papyria (White-banded Grass-dart) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 1 Mar 2024 by Christine
Lampides boeticus (Long-tailed Pea-blue) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 1 Mar 2024 by Christine
Lucia limbaria (Chequered Copper) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 1 Mar 2024 by Christine
Cylindromyia sp. (genus) (Bristle fly) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 29 Feb 2024 by AndyRussell
Limnodynastes tasmaniensis (Spotted Grass Frog) at NAS100: STEP Dam Lot 100 - 24 Jan 2024 by AlisonP
Cymbonotus sp. (preissianus or lawsonianus) (Bears Ears) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 19 Jan 2024 by JanetRussell
Noctuidae unclassified IMMATURE moth (Immature Noctuidae Moth) at National Arboretum Woodland - 31 Dec 2023 by AndyRussell
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 1 Dec 2023 by AndyRussell
Acyphas (genus) (An Erebid moth) at NAS100: STEP Dam Lot 100 - 23 Nov 2023 by galah681
Hippodamia variegata (Spotted Amber Ladybird) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 15 Nov 2023 by AndyRussell
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at NAS100: STEP Dam Lot 100 - 15 Nov 2023 by galah681
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at National Arboretum Woodland - 15 Nov 2023 by galah681
Altica sp. (genus) (Flea beetle) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 15 Nov 2023 by galah681
Coccinellidae (family) (Unidentified lady beetle) at NAS100: STEP Dam Lot 100 - 15 Nov 2023 by galah681
Mordella sp. (genus) (Pintail or tumbling flower beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 3 Nov 2023 by abread111
Lampides boeticus (Long-tailed Pea-blue) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 8 Oct 2023 by Untidy
Pseudonaja textilis (Eastern Brown Snake) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 28 Sep 2023 by galah681
Australomisidia sp. (genus) (Flower spider) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 21 Sep 2023 by galah681
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 21 Sep 2023 by galah681
Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 21 Sep 2023 by galah681
Uraba lugens (Gumleaf Skeletonizer) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 21 Sep 2023 by galah681
Taractrocera papyria (White-banded Grass-dart) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 21 Sep 2023 by galah681
Smyriodes (genus) (A Geometer moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 14 Sep 2023 by galah681
Tephritidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Fruit or Seed fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 13 Sep 2023 by galah681
Uraba lugens (Gumleaf Skeletonizer) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 11 Sep 2023 by galah681
Crinia signifera (Common Eastern Froglet) at NAS100: STEP Dam Lot 100 - 30 Aug 2023 by RogerH
Crinia parinsignifera (Plains Froglet) at NAS100: STEP Dam Lot 100 - 30 Aug 2023 by RogerH
Acacia terminalis (Sunshine Wattle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 23 Jul 2023 by michaelb
Crinia signifera (Common Eastern Froglet) at NAS100: STEP Dam Lot 100 - 29 Jun 2023 by AlisonP
Leptocybe invasa (Eucalyptus Stem Gall Wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 29 Jun 2023 by AndyRussell
Austracris guttulosa (Spur-throated Locust) at Yarralumla, ACT - 30 May 2023 by AndyRussell
Crinia signifera (Common Eastern Froglet) at NAS100: STEP Dam Lot 100 - 26 Apr 2023 by AlisonP
Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 9 Mar 2023 by AndyRussell
Schoenoplectus tabernaemontani (River Club-rush) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 8 Feb 2023 by galah681
Symphyta (suborder) (Unidentified Sawfly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 28 Dec 2022 by AndyRussell
Polypogon monspeliensis (Annual Beard Grass) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 15 Dec 2022 by AndyRussell
Briza minor (Shivery Grass) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 1 Dec 2022 by AndyRussell
Carex tereticaulis (Poongort) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 1 Dec 2022 by galah681
Juncus bufonius (Toad Rush) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 24 Nov 2022 by galah681
Melangyna viridiceps (Hover fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 29 Sep 2022 by AndyRussell
Gynoplistia sp. (genus) (Crane fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 29 Sep 2022 by AndyRussell
Perga sp. (genus) (Sawfly or Spitfire) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 29 Sep 2022 by AndyRussell
Gynoplistia sp. (genus) (Crane fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 29 Sep 2022 by galah681
Crinia signifera (Common Eastern Froglet) at NAS100: STEP Dam Lot 100 - 31 Aug 2022 by AlisonP
Limnodynastes tasmaniensis (Spotted Grass Frog) at NAS100: STEP Dam Lot 100 - 31 Aug 2022 by AlisonP
Crinia parinsignifera (Plains Froglet) at NAS100: STEP Dam Lot 100 - 31 Aug 2022 by AlisonP
Crinia signifera (Common Eastern Froglet) at NAS100: STEP Dam Lot 100 - 29 Jun 2022 by AlisonP
Dolomedes sp. (genus) (Fishing spider) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 23 Mar 2022 by galah681
Deliochus sp. (genus) (A leaf curling spider) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 16 Mar 2022 by AndyRussell
Trichonephila edulis (Golden orb weaver) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 2 Mar 2022 by galah681
Trichonephila edulis (Golden orb weaver) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 28 Feb 2022 by AndyRussell
Adoxia benallae (Leaf beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 27 Feb 2022 by AndyRussell
Trifolium hirtum (Rose Clover) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 16 Feb 2022 by AndyRussell
Latrodectus hasselti (Redback Spider) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 16 Feb 2022 by AndyRussell
Anoplognathus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Christmas beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 16 Feb 2022 by AndyRussell
Chauliognathus tricolor (Tricolor soldier beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 16 Feb 2022 by AndyRussell
Eurymela distincta (Gumtree leafhopper) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 16 Feb 2022 by AndyRussell
Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 16 Feb 2022 by AndyRussell
Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Slender Robber Fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 19 Jan 2022 by galah681
Anthela (genus) immature (Unidentified Anthelid Moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 12 Jan 2022 by AndyRussell
Limnodynastes tasmaniensis (Spotted Grass Frog) at NAS100: STEP Dam Lot 100 - 5 Jan 2022 by AlisonP
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 30 Dec 2021 by AndyRussell
Homotrysis sp. (genus) (Darkling beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 18 Nov 2021 by AndyRussell
Eleale sp. (genus) (Clerid beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 17 Nov 2021 by AndyRussell
Cercopidae (family) (Unidentified spittlebug or froghopper) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 16 Nov 2021 by AndyRussell
Porrostoma rhipidium (Long-nosed Lycid (Net-winged) beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 16 Nov 2021 by AndyRussell
Paropsisterna octosignata (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 31 Oct 2021 by AlisonMilton
Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 31 Oct 2021 by AlisonMilton

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  • 1 Abundance
  • 10 Sep 2024 04:01 PM Recorded on
  • galah681 Recorded by

Additional information

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

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