Simosyrphus grandicornis

1 Common hover fly at Cook, ACT

Simosyrphus grandicornis at Cook, ACT - 28 Oct 2024 12:04 PM
Simosyrphus grandicornis at Cook, ACT - 28 Oct 2024 12:04 PM
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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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  • Thelymitra peniculata Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Feeding on nectar or pollen Insect behaviour on flower
  • True Insect on a flower

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