Eristalis tenax

Drone fly at Unanderra, NSW

Eristalis tenax at Unanderra, NSW - 19 Dec 2016
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Identification history

Eristalis tenax 19 Nov 2024 donhe
Eristalis tenax 19 Nov 2024 PaperbarkNativeBees

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Visiting sunflower.

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Sighting information

Additional information

  • Sunflower Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Feeding on nectar or pollen Insect behaviour 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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