Eristalis tenax

Drone fly at Unanderra, NSW

Eristalis tenax at Unanderra, NSW - 27 Oct 2021
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Identification history

Eristalis tenax 18 Oct 2024 donhe
Eristalis tenax 18 Oct 2024 PaperbarkNativeBees

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Visiting Calendula flower in suburban backyard.

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Sighting information

Additional information

  • Calendula Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • True Pollinator Insect on Flower

Species information

  • Eristalis tenax Scientific name
  • Drone fly Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Exotic
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 1666.34m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning
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