Scaptia (Scaptia) auriflua

2 A flower-feeding march fly at Penrose, NSW

Scaptia (Scaptia) auriflua at Penrose, NSW - 23 Nov 2024
Scaptia (Scaptia) auriflua at Penrose, NSW - 23 Nov 2024
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Scaptia (Scaptia) auriflua 24 Nov 2024 Aussiegall

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1 comment

Span102 wrote:
   25 Nov 2024
Wow - literally gasped as I saw this image, stunning detail!

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

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