Hydrellia sp. (genus)

Lawn or Pasture Fly at Undefined Area

Hydrellia sp. (genus) at Undefined Area - 1 Jan 2023 09:17 AM
Hydrellia sp. (genus) at Undefined Area - 1 Jan 2023 09:17 AM
Hydrellia sp. (genus) at Undefined Area - 1 Jan 2023 09:17 AM
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Identification history

Hydrellia sp. (genus) 23 Jan 2025 MichaelMulvaney
Diptera (order) 20 Jun 2024 WendyEM

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" ‘Bubble’ blowing to reduce the water content of the flower nectar. " Source https://tasmanianinsectfieldguide.com/hexapoda/insectsoftasmaniadiptera/suborder-brachycera/infraorder-cyclorrhapha/ephdridae-marsh-shore-flies/genus-hydrellia/hydrellia-tritici/

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  • Bursaria spinosa Associated plant
  • Less than 5mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Feeding on nectar or pollen Insect behaviour on flower

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