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Melangyna viridiceps

Hover fly at Yarralumla, ACT

Melangyna viridiceps at Yarralumla, ACT - 31 Jul 2024
Melangyna viridiceps at Yarralumla, ACT - 31 Jul 2024
Melangyna viridiceps at Yarralumla, ACT - 31 Jul 2024
Melangyna viridiceps at Yarralumla, ACT - 31 Jul 2024
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Identification history

Melangyna viridiceps 2 Aug 2024 MichaelMulvaney
Melangyna viridiceps 1 Aug 2024 AndyRussell

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Surprised to see these in midwinter

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Coronidium sp. at Yarralumla, ACT - 4 Dec 2024 by AndyRussell
Mordellidae (family) (Unidentified pintail or tumbling flower beetle) at Yarralumla, ACT - 28 Nov 2024 by AndyRussell
Thereutria amaraca (Spine-legged Robber Fly) at Yarralumla, ACT - 28 Nov 2024 by AndyRussell
Comptosia quadripennis (a bee fly) at Yarralumla, ACT - 28 Nov 2024 by AndyRussell
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Yarralumla, ACT - 28 Nov 2024 by AndyRussell
Acanthinevania sp. (genus) (Hatchet wasp) at Yarralumla, ACT - 26 Nov 2024 by TimL
Euhesma nitidifrons (A plasterer bee) at Yarralumla, ACT - 26 Nov 2024 by TimL
Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Slender Robber Fly) at Yarralumla, ACT - 26 Nov 2024 by TimL
Acari (informal subclass) (Unidentified mite) at Yarralumla, ACT - 26 Nov 2024 by TimL
Aleucosia sp. (genus) (Bee Fly) at Yarralumla, ACT - 21 Nov 2024 by PeterA
Villa sp. (genus) (Unidentified Villa bee fly) at Yarralumla, ACT - 13 Nov 2024 by PeterA
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Yarralumla, ACT - 10 Nov 2024 by PeterA
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) lanarium (Halictid bee) at Yarralumla, ACT - 27 Oct 2024 by PeterA
Pseudonaja textilis (Eastern Brown Snake) at Yarralumla, ACT - 27 Oct 2024 by PeterA
Oxyopes sp. (genus) (Lynx spider) at Yarralumla, ACT - 25 Oct 2024 by Harrisi
Daptolestes limbipennis (Robber fly) at Yarralumla, ACT - 25 Oct 2024 by Harrisi
Gonipterus sp. (genus) (Eucalyptus Weevil) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 20 Jun 2024 by TimL
Arsipoda chrysis (Flea beetle) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 15 Jun 2024 by TimL
Gymnopilus junonius (Spectacular Rustgill) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 15 Jun 2024 by TimL
Cortinarius sp. (Cortinarius) at Yarralumla, ACT - 15 Jun 2024 by TimL
Gymnopilus junonius (Spectacular Rustgill) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 15 Jun 2024 by TimL
Tapeigaster annulipes (heteromyzid fly) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 15 Jun 2024 by TimL
Leratiomcyes ceres (Red Woodchip Fungus) at Yarralumla, ACT - 15 Jun 2024 by TimL
Leratiomcyes ceres (Red Woodchip Fungus) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 13 Jun 2024 by AndyRussell
Eupelmidae (family) (Eupelmid wasp) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 9 Jun 2024 by TimL
Trametes coccinea (Scarlet Bracket) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 30 May 2024 by AndyRussell
Perginae sp. (subfamily) (Unidentified pergine sawfly) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 29 May 2024 by TimL
Muscidae (family) (Unidentified muscid fly) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 2 May 2024 by AndyRussell
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 14 Mar 2024 by galah681
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 14 Mar 2024 by galah681
Lampides boeticus (Long-tailed Pea-blue) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 14 Mar 2024 by galah681
Swainsona galegifolia (Darling Pea) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 14 Mar 2024 by galah681
Swainsona galegifolia (Darling Pea) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 14 Mar 2024 by galah681
Phonognathidae (unofficial sub family) (Leaf curling orb-weavers) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 14 Mar 2024 by galah681
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 29 Feb 2024 by AndyRussell
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 29 Feb 2024 by AndyRussell
Diplacodes haematodes (Scarlet Percher) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 22 Feb 2024 by Gallpix
Delta bicinctum (Potter wasp) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 1 Feb 2024 by galah681
Eumeninae (subfamily) (Unidentified Potter wasp) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 1 Feb 2024 by galah681
Zygometis xanthogaster (Crab spider or Flower spider) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 31 Jan 2024 by AndyRussell
Comptosia quadripennis (a bee fly) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 25 Jan 2024 by galah681
Zosteria sp. (genus) (Common brown robber fly) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 19 Jan 2024 by JanetRussell
Lophyrotoma interrupta (Cattle Poisoning Sawfly) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 31 Dec 2023 by AndyRussell
Phyllotocus sp. (genus) (Nectar scarab) at Yarralumla, ACT - 31 Dec 2023 by AndyRussell
Deliochus zelivira (Messy Leaf Curling Spider) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 31 Dec 2023 by AndyRussell
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 31 Dec 2023 by AndyRussell
Ctenotus robustus (Robust Striped-skink) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 22 Dec 2023 by Gallpix
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) lanarium (Halictid bee) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 1 Dec 2023 by AndyRussell
Bibio imitator (Garden maggot) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 1 Dec 2023 by AndyRussell
Altica sp. (genus) (Flea beetle) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 1 Dec 2023 by AndyRussell
Porrostoma rhipidium (Long-nosed Lycid (Net-winged) beetle) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 1 Dec 2023 by AndyRussell
Harpobittacus australis (Hangingfly) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 1 Dec 2023 by AndyRussell
Austrotephritis poenia (Australian Fruit Fly) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 1 Dec 2023 by AndyRussell
Trichophthalma sp. (genus) (Tangle-vein fly) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 23 Nov 2023 by galah681
Catocheilus sp. (genus) (Smooth flower wasp) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 23 Nov 2023 by Christine
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) lanarium (Halictid bee) at Sth Tablelands Ecosystem Park - 15 Nov 2023 by galah681
Gallirallus philippensis (Buff-banded Rail) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 5 Nov 2023 by BenW
Austrotephritis poenia (Australian Fruit Fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 3 Nov 2023 by abread111
Mordella sp. (genus) (Pintail or tumbling flower beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 3 Nov 2023 by abread111
Miridae (family) (Unidentified plant bug) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 3 Nov 2023 by abread111
Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 3 Nov 2023 by abread111
Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Slender Robber Fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 3 Nov 2023 by abread111
Rubus parvifolius (Native Raspberry) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 3 Nov 2023 by abread111
Phalaenoides tristifica (Willow-herb Day-moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 11 Oct 2023 by galah681
Lampides boeticus (Long-tailed Pea-blue) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 8 Oct 2023 by Untidy
Syrphini sp. (tribe) (Unidentified syrphine hover fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 17 Aug 2023 by galah681
Hardenbergia violacea (False Sarsaparilla) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 23 Jul 2023 by michaelb
Acacia flexifolia (Bent-leaf Wattle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 23 Jul 2023 by michaelb
Themeda triandra (Kangaroo Grass) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 23 Jul 2023 by michaelb
Poa labillardierei (Common Tussock Grass, River Tussock Grass) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 23 Jul 2023 by michaelb
Australomisidia sp. (genus) (Flower spider) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 23 Jul 2023 by HelenCross
Perginae sp. (subfamily) (Unidentified pergine sawfly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 23 Jul 2023 by HelenCross
zz agaric (stem; gills not white/cream) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 29 Jun 2023 by AndyRussell
Sapromyza sp. (genus) (A lauxaniid fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 27 Apr 2023 by AndyRussell
Neosparassus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Badge huntsman) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 27 Apr 2023 by AndyRussell
Gymnopilus junonius (Spectacular Rustgill) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 27 Apr 2023 by AndyRussell
Acrida conica (Giant green slantface) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 4 Apr 2023 by Harrisi
Aporocera (Aporocera) erosa (A leaf beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 4 Apr 2023 by Harrisi
Rhagigaster ephippiger (Smooth flower wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 4 Apr 2023 by Harrisi
Aeolothynnus sp. (genus) (A flower wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 4 Apr 2023 by Harrisi
Tiphiidae (family) (Unidentified Smooth flower wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 31 Mar 2023 by AndyRussell
Macrotona australis (Common Macrotona Grasshopper) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 12 Mar 2023 by AndyRussell
Phonognatha graeffei (Leaf Curling Spider) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 12 Mar 2023 by AndyRussell
Wahlenbergia capillaris (Tufted Bluebell) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 12 Mar 2023 by AndyRussell
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 26 Jan 2023 by Untidy
Cyperus eragrostis (Umbrella Sedge) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 15 Dec 2022 by galah681
Lobelia sp. (A Lobelia) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 15 Dec 2022 by galah681
Tipanaea patulella (A Crambid moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 7 Dec 2022 by galah681
Eleocharis acuta (Common Spike-rush) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 1 Dec 2022 by galah681
Schoenus apogon (Common Bog Sedge) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 5 Nov 2022 by AndyRussell
Chauliognathus lugubris (Plague Soldier Beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 5 Nov 2022 by AndyRussell
Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 5 Nov 2022 by AndyRussell
Lampides boeticus (Long-tailed Pea-blue) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 16 Oct 2022 by Christine
Lotus australis (Austral Trefoil) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 13 Oct 2022 by galah681
Pultenaea (bush peas) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 13 Oct 2022 by galah681
Dillwynia sericea (Egg And Bacon Peas) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 13 Oct 2022 by galah681
Pultenaea pedunculata (Matted Bush-pea) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 13 Oct 2022 by galah681
Daviesia ulicifolia (Gorse Bitter-pea) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 13 Oct 2022 by galah681
Pultenaea (bush peas) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 13 Oct 2022 by galah681
Pultenaea subspicata (Low Bush-pea) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 13 Oct 2022 by galah681

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  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Unknown Gender
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • True Pollinator Insect on Flower

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