Zosteria sp. (genus)

Common brown robber fly at suppressed

Zosteria sp. (genus) at suppressed - 23 Dec 2022
Zosteria sp. (genus) at suppressed - 23 Dec 2022
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Identification history

Zosteria sp. (genus) 27 Dec 2022 GregD
Unidentified 26 Dec 2022 LisaH

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An interesting three-some caught my attention, as the fly with its prey flew by, not letting the moth go, while mating.

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Sighting information

  • 2 Abundance
  • 23 Dec 2022 12:54 PM Recorded on
  • LisaH Recorded by

Additional information

  • Moth Associated Insect
  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size
  • Breeding behaviour Breeding behaviour
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

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