Bibio imitator

Garden maggot at Yackandandah, VIC

Bibio imitator at Yackandandah, VIC - 2 Dec 2024 08:35 AM
Bibio imitator at Yackandandah, VIC - 2 Dec 2024 08:35 AM
Bibio imitator at Yackandandah, VIC - 2 Dec 2024 08:35 AM
Bibio imitator at Yackandandah, VIC - 2 Dec 2024 08:35 AM
Bibio imitator at Yackandandah, VIC - 2 Dec 2024 08:35 AM
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Identification history

Bibio imitator 4 Jan 2025 MichaelMulvaney
Bibio imitator 3 Jan 2025 WendyEM
Unidentified 5 Dec 2024 KylieWaldon

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I have never seen so many sawflies on one bush before. They were everywhere and madly feeding. No mating. They always look headless! Could have been more than 100.

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KylieWaldon wrote:
   19 Jan 2025
TY for ID Wendy and Michael M. HNY. :)

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  • kunzea ericoides Associated plant
  • butterflies, flies, bees, beetles, moths Associated Insect
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Feeding on nectar or pollen Insect behaviour on flower
  • True Pollinator Insect on Flower

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