Scaptia (Scaptia) auriflua

A flower-feeding march fly at Penrose, NSW

Scaptia (Scaptia) auriflua at Penrose, NSW - 10 Dec 2022
Scaptia (Scaptia) auriflua at Penrose, NSW - 10 Dec 2022
Scaptia (Scaptia) auriflua at Penrose, NSW - 10 Dec 2022
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Identification history

Scaptia (Scaptia) auriflua 12 Dec 2022 RogerF
Scaptia (Scaptia) auriflua 12 Dec 2022 Aussiegall

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 10 Dec 2022 03:12 PM Recorded on
  • Aussiegall Recorded by

Additional information

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

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