Eristalinus punctulatus

Golden Native Drone Fly at Acton, ACT

Eristalinus punctulatus at Acton, ACT - 10 Nov 2024 10:28 AM
Eristalinus punctulatus at Acton, ACT - 10 Nov 2024 10:28 AM
Eristalinus punctulatus at Acton, ACT - 10 Nov 2024 10:28 AM
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Identification history

Eristalinus punctulatus 13 Nov 2024 MichaelMulvaney
Eristalinus punctulatus 11 Nov 2024 TimL

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Assumed to be a male as the compound eyes meet in the middle of the head with no space between them.

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Additional information

  • There was a native bee present on the flower but no interaction between the drone fly and the bee. Associated Insect
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Male Gender
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Feeding on nectar or pollen Insect behaviour on flower
  • True Pollinator Insect on Flower

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