Ceriana (genus)

A wasp mimic hoverfly at Yackandandah, VIC

Ceriana (genus) at Yackandandah, VIC - 2 Dec 2024 08:34 AM
Ceriana (genus) at Yackandandah, VIC - 2 Dec 2024 08:34 AM
Ceriana (genus) at Yackandandah, VIC - 2 Dec 2024 08:34 AM
Ceriana (genus) at Yackandandah, VIC - 2 Dec 2024 08:34 AM
Ceriana (genus) at Yackandandah, VIC - 2 Dec 2024 08:34 AM
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Identification history

Ceriana (genus) 14 Jan 2025 MichaelMulvaney
Unverified 6 Dec 2024 KylieWaldon

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a wasp? it has weird antenna. After looking at iNaturlist it seems to be a type of fly! how unexpected!

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   14 Jan 2025
Just two wings Kylie so a fly - a wasp mimic

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  • kunzea ericoides Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Feeding on nectar or pollen Insect behaviour on flower
  • True Insect on a flower

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