Eristalis tenax

Drone fly at Dunlop, ACT

Eristalis tenax at Dunlop, ACT - 5 Jan 2022
Eristalis tenax at Dunlop, ACT - 5 Jan 2022
Eristalis tenax at Dunlop, ACT - 5 Jan 2022
Eristalis tenax at Dunlop, ACT - 5 Jan 2022
Eristalis tenax at Dunlop, ACT - 5 Jan 2022
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Identification history

Eristalis tenax 26 Jul 2023 KimberiRP
Unidentified 7 Jan 2022 JR

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User's notes

Feeding on nectar. Similar to male Apis Mellifera accept it was landing on flowers and clearly feeding through proboscis.

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michaelb wrote:
   15 Jan 2022
Diptera

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  • 2 Abundance
  • 5 Jan 2022 11:34 AM Recorded on
  • JR Recorded by

Additional information

  • 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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