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Melangyna sp. (genus)

2 Hover Fly at Stromlo, ACT

Melangyna sp. (genus) at Stromlo, ACT - 5 Aug 2023
Melangyna sp. (genus) at Stromlo, ACT - 5 Aug 2023
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Identification history

Melangyna sp. (genus) 8 Aug 2023 MichaelMulvaney
Melangyna viridiceps 6 Aug 2023 KorinneM

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Amazed that I managed to find one of the species of plant that was of interest as I couldn't remember at all what they were.

4 comments

   6 Aug 2023
Excellent find, CC @RogerF
RogerF wrote:
   6 Aug 2023
Thanks Korinne
HelenCross wrote:
   6 Aug 2023
Well done Korinne
RogerF wrote:
   8 Aug 2023
alomost certainly viridiceps

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  • Leucopogon attenuatus Associated plant
  • Less than 5mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Feeding on nectar or pollen Insect behaviour on flower
  • True Pollinator Insect on Flower

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