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Sighting 4502905

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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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Additional information

  • Hybiscus? Associated plant
  • Less than 5mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Collecting pollen Insect behaviour on flower
  • True Insect on a flower

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