Villa sp. (genus)

Unidentified Villa bee fly at Bandiana, VIC

Villa sp. (genus) at Bandiana, VIC - 31 Dec 2024
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Identification history

Villa sp. (genus) 3 Jan 2025 MichaelMulvaney
Villa sp. (genus) 2 Jan 2025 KylieWaldon

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It was hovering around, but not landing. Love this fly species. It looked like a native bee in flight. I don't normally see them at eye level like this - normally I see them hovering just above the ground.

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  • privet Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Other activity Insect behaviour on flower
  • True Pollinator Insect on Flower

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