Simosyrphus grandicornis

1 Common hover fly at Cook, ACT

Simosyrphus grandicornis at Cook, ACT - 28 Oct 2024
Simosyrphus grandicornis at Cook, ACT - 28 Oct 2024
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Identification history

Simosyrphus grandicornis 2 Nov 2024 MichaelMulvaney
Simosyrphus grandicornis 30 Oct 2024 CathB

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Feeding on pollen, but unlikely to be a pollinator

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Nearby sightings

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Cryptobothrus chrysophorus (Golden Bandwing) at Cook, ACT - 24 Sep 2024 by CathB
Myrmecia sp., pilosula-group (Jack jumper) at Cook, ACT - 17 Sep 2024 by NateKingsford
Ellipsidion australe (Austral Ellipsidion cockroach) at Cook, ACT - 17 Sep 2024 by NateKingsford
Ellipsidion australe (Austral Ellipsidion cockroach) at Cook, ACT - 17 Sep 2024 by NateKingsford
Ellipsidion australe (Austral Ellipsidion cockroach) at Cook, ACT - 17 Sep 2024 by NateKingsford
Ellipsidion australe (Austral Ellipsidion cockroach) at Cook, ACT - 17 Sep 2024 by NateKingsford
Myrmecia sp., pilosula-group (Jack jumper) at Cook, ACT - 17 Sep 2024 by NateKingsford
Rentinus dilatatus (Fulgorid planthopper) at Mount Painter - 1 May 2024 by CathB
Conocephalus semivittatus (Meadow katydid) at Mount Painter - 28 Mar 2024 by CathB
Garrha repandula (a Concealer Moth) at Mount Painter - 28 Feb 2024 by CathB
Chrysonoma fascialis (Wingia Group) at Mount Painter - 27 Feb 2024 by CathB
Apocrita (suborder) (Unidentified wasp) at Mount Painter - 27 Feb 2024 by CathB
Amorbus alternatus (Eucalyptus Tip Bug) at Mount Painter - 27 Feb 2024 by CathB
Camponotus suffusus (Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Mount Painter - 27 Feb 2024 by CathB
Eurymeloides punctata (Gumtree hopper) at Mount Painter - 27 Feb 2024 by CathB
Katipo rubrivenosa (A leafhopper) at Mount Painter - 27 Feb 2024 by CathB
Trichomma sp. (genus) (Ichneumonid wasp) at Mount Painter - 27 Feb 2024 by CathB
Syringoseca rhodoxantha (A concealer moth) at Mount Painter - 27 Feb 2024 by CathB
Paropsisterna beata (Blessed Leaf Beetle) at Mount Painter - 23 Feb 2024 by SilkeSma
Onthophagus australis (Southern dung beetle) at Mount Painter - 18 Feb 2024 by CathB
Merophyas divulsana (Lucerne Leafroller) at Mount Painter - 2 Jan 2024 by CathB
Circopetes obtusata (Grey Twisted Moth) at Mount Painter - 2 Jan 2024 by CathB
Cytisus scoparius subsp. scoparius (Scotch Broom, Broom, English Broom) at Mount Painter - 30 Dec 2023 by dwise
Campion sp. (genus) (Mantis Fly) at Mount Painter - 24 Nov 2023 by CathB
Micraspis frenata (Striped Ladybird) at Mount Painter - 11 Nov 2023 by CathB
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Cook, ACT - 3 Oct 2023 by CathB
Thema holoxesta (Snowy Thema (Chezala Group)) at Cook, ACT - 3 Oct 2023 by CathB
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Belconnen, ACT - 29 Sep 2023 by CathB
Lasioglossum (Parasphecodes) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Cook, ACT - 7 Sep 2023 by CathB
Lepidoscia euryptera (A case moth) at Cook, ACT - 4 Apr 2023 by CathB
Aeolothynnus sp. (genus) (A flower wasp) at Cook, ACT - 21 Mar 2023 by CathB
Eupselia aristonica (A Twig Moth) at Cook, ACT - 4 Mar 2023 by CathB
Arachnura higginsi (Scorpion-tailed Spider) at Cook, ACT - 4 Mar 2023 by CathB
Psychanisa baliodes (A Case moth) at Cook, ACT - 4 Mar 2023 by CathB
Runcinia acuminata (Pointy Crab Spider) at Cook, ACT - 2 Mar 2023 by CathB
Cadmus (Lachnabothra) subgenus (A case-bearing leaf beetle) at Cook, ACT - 2 Mar 2023 by CathB
Perilampus sp. (genus) (A Perilampid wasp) at Cook, ACT - 28 Feb 2023 by CathB
Oenochroma subustaria (Grey Wine Moth) at Cook, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by CathB
Paralastor sp. (genus) (Potter Wasp) at Cook, ACT - 14 Dec 2022 by CathB
Sisyrinchium rosulatum (Scourweed) at Cook, ACT - 10 Nov 2022 by CathB
Eudonia cleodoralis (A Crambid moth) at Cook, ACT - 18 Oct 2022 by CathB
Cryptocephalinae (sub-family) (A case-bearing leaf beetle) at Cook, ACT - 3 Apr 2022 by CathB
Gea theridioides (An orb weaver spider) at Cook, ACT - 26 Feb 2022 by CathB
Simaetha sp. (genus) (Unidentified Brown jumper) at Cook, ACT - 26 Feb 2022 by CathB
Taractrocera papyria (White-banded Grass-dart) at Cook, ACT - 25 Feb 2022 by CathB
Clubiona sp. (genus) (Unidentified Stout Sac Spider) at Cook, ACT - 25 Feb 2022 by CathB
Trigonidium sp. (genus) (A Sword-tail Cricket) at Cook, ACT - 25 Feb 2022 by CathB
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Cook, ACT - 24 Feb 2022 by CathB
Anoplognathus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Christmas beetle) at Cook, ACT - 31 Jan 2022 by CathB
zz agaric (stem; gills not white/cream) at Cook, ACT - 18 Jan 2022 by drakes
Acrida conica (Giant green slantface) at Cook, ACT - 9 Jan 2022 by CathB
Ellipsidion humerale (Common Ellipsidion) at Cook, ACT - 3 Jan 2022 by CathB
Goniaea sp. (genus) (A gumleaf grasshopper) at Cook, ACT - 28 Dec 2021 by CathB
Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Cook, ACT - 24 Dec 2021 by CathB
Crepis capillaris (Smooth Hawksbeard) at Cook, ACT - 19 Dec 2021 by drakes
Camponotus suffusus (Golden-tailed sugar ant) at Cook, ACT - 10 Dec 2021 by CathB
Ocybadistes walkeri (Green Grass-dart) at Cook, ACT - 29 Nov 2021 by drakes
Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Cook, ACT - 23 Nov 2021 by CathB
Aporocera (Aporocera) haematodes (A case bearing leaf beetle) at Cook, ACT - 22 Nov 2021 by CathB
Taractrocera papyria (White-banded Grass-dart) at Cook, ACT - 8 Nov 2021 by CathB
Carenum tinctilatum (Digger carab beetle) at Cook, ACT - 7 Nov 2021 by CathB
Pogona barbata (Eastern Bearded Dragon) at Cook, ACT - 9 Sep 2021 by Tammy
Iridomyrmex sp. (genus) (Ant) at Cook, ACT - 1 Sep 2021 by CathB
Hakea decurrens (Bushy Needlewood) at Cook, ACT - 28 Aug 2021 by drakes
Coccinellidae (family) (Unidentified lady beetle) at Cook, ACT - 12 Aug 2021 by CathB
Ledrinae (subfamily) (A Flat-headed Leafhopper) at Cook, ACT - 12 Aug 2021 by CathB
Acacia dealbata X Acacia decurrens (Silver x Green Wattle (Hybrid)) at Cook, ACT - 2 Aug 2021 by drakes
Acacia boormanii (Snowy River Wattle) at Cook, ACT - 1 Aug 2021 by drakes
Cytaea severa (Severe Cytaea) at Cook, ACT - 7 May 2021 by CathB
Simaethula sp. (genus) (A jumping spider) at Cook, ACT - 7 May 2021 by CathB
Exocarpos cupressiformis (Cherry Ballart) at Cook, ACT - 27 Apr 2021 by drakes
Hemiergis talbingoensis (Three-toed Skink) at Cook, ACT - 13 Apr 2021 by Tammy
Ichneumonidae (family) (Unidentified ichneumon wasp) at Cook, ACT - 8 Apr 2021 by CathB
Chorista australis (Autumn scorpion fly) at Cook, ACT - 2 Apr 2021 by drakes
Platystomatidae (family) (Unidentified signal fly) at Cook, ACT - 7 Mar 2021 by CathB
Sandalodes superbus (Ludicra Jumping Spider) at Cook, ACT - 10 Feb 2021 by CathB
Crinipellis australis at Cook, ACT - 8 Feb 2021 by drakes
Pyrgotidae sp. (family) (A pyrgotid fly) at Cook, ACT - 20 Jan 2021 by tpreston
Ditropidus sp. (genus) (Leaf beetle) at Cook, ACT - 20 Jan 2021 by trevorpreston
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Cook, ACT - 18 Jan 2021 by drakes
Galanga labeculata (Double-spotted cicada) at Cook, ACT - 30 Dec 2020 by CathB
Cassinia longifolia (Shiny Cassinia, Cauliflower Bush) at Cook, ACT - 29 Dec 2020 by drakes
Hemicordulia tau (Tau Emerald) at Cook, ACT - 11 Dec 2020 by CathB
Katipo signoreti (Leafhopper) at Cook, ACT - 9 Dec 2020 by CathB
Cryptolaemus montrouzieri (Mealybug ladybird) at Cook, ACT - 28 Nov 2020 by CathB
Coccidae sp. (family) (Unidentified coccid scale insect) at Cook, ACT - 28 Nov 2020 by CathB
Tiphiidae (family) (Unidentified Smooth flower wasp) at Cook, ACT - 28 Nov 2020 by CathB
Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Cook, ACT - 4 Nov 2020 by CathB
Mycetophilidae (family) (A fungus gnat) at Cook, ACT - 2 Nov 2020 by CathB
Lentinus arcularius (Fringed Polypore) at Cook, ACT - 1 Nov 2020 by drakes
Rhinotia sp. (genus) (Unidentified Rhinotia weevil) at Cook, ACT - 20 Oct 2020 by CathB
Acizzia acaciaedecurrentis (Early Green Wattle Psyllid) at Cook, ACT - 20 Oct 2020 by CathB
Phaeoceros sp. at Cook, ACT - 15 Oct 2020 by CathB
Zelleria cynetica (Rectangular Ermine Moth) at Cook, ACT - 15 Oct 2020 by CathB
Bulbine bulbosa (Golden Lily, Bulbine Lily) at Cook, ACT - 11 Oct 2020 by drakes
Servaea sp. (genus) (Unidentified Servaea jumping spider) at Cook, ACT - 28 Sep 2020 by AlisonMilton
Tasmanicosa sp. (genus) (Unidentified Tasmanicosa wolf spider) at Cook, ACT - 28 Sep 2020 by AlisonMilton
Drosera sp. (A Sundew) at Cook, ACT - 28 Sep 2020 by AlisonMilton
Socca pustulosa (Knobbled Orbweaver) at Cook, ACT - 28 Sep 2020 by AlisonMilton
Myrmecia sp., pilosula-group (Jack jumper) at Cook, ACT - 28 Sep 2020 by AlisonMilton

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Sighting information

  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 28 Oct 2024 12:04 PM Recorded on
  • CathB Recorded by

Additional information

  • Thelymitra peniculata 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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