Scaptia (Scaptia) auriflua

A flower-feeding march fly at Splitters Creek, NSW

Scaptia (Scaptia) auriflua at Splitters Creek, NSW - 29 Nov 2024 07:23 AM
Scaptia (Scaptia) auriflua at Splitters Creek, NSW - 29 Nov 2024 07:23 AM
Scaptia (Scaptia) auriflua at Splitters Creek, NSW - 29 Nov 2024 07:23 AM
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Scaptia (Scaptia) auriflua 4 Jan 2025 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 29 Nov 2024 KylieWaldon

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first one of the season, whilst I was out doing a bird count. Quickest insect photos ever.

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  • busaria Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Feeding on nectar or pollen Insect behaviour on flower
  • True Pollinator Insect on Flower

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