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Identification history
| Hydrellia sp. (genus) | 6 Aug 2023 | TimL |
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The flies appeared to be collecting pollen grains with their mouthparts before flying away. Pollen grains were attaching to their bodies in passing so by default they were pollinators.
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Sighting information
- 15 Abundance
- TimL Recorded by
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Collections
Insects Other true flies True flies (Diptera) TimL Greater Brisbane NatureMapr
Additional information
- Hybiscus? Associated plant
- Less than 5mm Animal size
- Alive / healthy Animal health
- Collecting pollen Insect behaviour on flower
- True Pollinator Insect on Flower
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- More than one media file
- Verified by an expert moderator
- Nearby sighting(s) of same species
- GPS evidence of location
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