Simosyrphus grandicornis

Common hover fly at WREN Reserves

Simosyrphus grandicornis at WREN Reserves - 23 Jul 2023
Simosyrphus grandicornis at WREN Reserves - 23 Jul 2023
Simosyrphus grandicornis at WREN Reserves - 23 Jul 2023
Simosyrphus grandicornis at WREN Reserves - 23 Jul 2023
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Simosyrphus grandicornis 6 May 2024 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 24 Jul 2023 KylieWaldon

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these hoverflies were 1cm long and hovered like small black wasps. Wasn't until they landed that I could see they were very small hoverflies. And very early.

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  • acacia uilicifolia Associated plant
  • fly Associated Insect
  • 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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