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Unverified KylieWaldon 24 Jul 2023

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When the light was right I could just see this minute insect landing on flowers or flying. Its the tiniest fly I've ever captured on film. When it landed it looked like a black ladybeetle. But the photo looks like a fly. About 2mm round.

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Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • KylieWaldon Recorded by
  • wattle, acacia ulicifolia Associated plant
  • hoverfly Associated animal
  • Less than 5mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Feeding on nectar or pollen Insect behaviour on flower
  • Yes Insect on a flower

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