Syrphidae (family)

Unidentified Hover fly at Coburg, VIC

Syrphidae (family) at Coburg, VIC - 2 Oct 2019 11:53 AM
Syrphidae (family) at Coburg, VIC - 2 Oct 2019 11:53 AM
Syrphidae (family) at Coburg, VIC - 2 Oct 2019 11:53 AM
Syrphidae (family) at Coburg, VIC - 2 Oct 2019 11:53 AM
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Syrphidae (family) 6 Apr 2025 DiBickers
Syrphidae (family) 5 Apr 2025 WendyEM

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hover fly larvae hunting aphids on trellis near peach tree. They were very energetic. Held on with rear claspers and waved body about to sense (smell or ??) the aphids

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donhe wrote:
   6 Apr 2025
The prey looks more like a beetle than an aphid ?
WendyEM wrote:
   6 Apr 2025
they are aphids - Brachycaudus persicae Black Peach Aphid.
see Sighting 4658730 (3rd shot shows adult aphid)
DiBickers wrote:
   6 Apr 2025
Yes, this is a Hoverfly larva (& aphid as prey). Fabulous photos!! I can never get sharp enough focus on the aphids 😂💚

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  • Peach Associated plant
  • Peach aphid Associated animal
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

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