Syrphidae (family)

Unidentified Hover fly at Phillip, ACT

Syrphidae (family) at Phillip, ACT - 3 Nov 2024
Syrphidae (family) at Phillip, ACT - 3 Nov 2024
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Identification history

Syrphidae (family) 8 Nov 2024 MichaelMulvaney
Syrphidae (family) 3 Nov 2024 michael.batley
Thyreus caeruleopunctatus 3 Nov 2024 CarbonAI
Unidentified 3 Nov 2024 shube

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Very warm windy day, as I watered potted plants in courtyard, late afternoon, was aware of several dozen bee type insect. They were hovering or sitting on strip like leaves. Would they be speaking shelter from the wind?

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  • Unknown Gender
  • none Associated Insect
  • strappy leaved plant with droopy pink flowers strappy leaved pot plant with pink droopy flowers Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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