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Zosteria sp. (genus)

Common brown robber fly at O'Connor, ACT

Zosteria sp. (genus) at O'Connor, ACT - 5 Jan 2023
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Identification history

Zosteria sp. (genus) 7 Jan 2023 GregD
Unidentified 7 Jan 2023 ConBoekel

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Although these were doing take offs and landings on different flower heads, they do not appear to be carrying any pollen.

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  • Cassinnia longifolia Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Waiting for prey to capture Insect behaviour on flower
  • True Pollinator Insect on Flower

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