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NatureMapr now receives more records in NSW than ACT

7 Mar 2025

Since 1 Jan 2025, NatureMapr 44% of all sightings uploaded were NSW based, while 43% were from the ACT.The remaining 13% were from other states, with VIC coming in third at 5%.Strictly speaking, 67% o...

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Discussion

DiBickers wrote:

6 Mar 2025

@Jimbobo sweet!! (& I see Greg has ID’d it for us now too)😊

Hermetia illucens

Jimbobo wrote:

6 Mar 2025

@DiBickers You're probably right, I just thought I'd seen similar in Wasp area. Just did a quick edit on the image and ran it through iNat and it's suggested Hermetia.

Hermetia illucens

DiBickers wrote:

6 Mar 2025

@MichaelMulvaney & @Jimbobo this looks distinctly like a Soldier Fly to me😊

Hermetia illucens

Jimbobo wrote:

5 Mar 2025

Wasp not a Sawfly.

Hermetia illucens

kasiaaus wrote:

27 Feb 2025

Thanks Kim. Malformed wings like that seem to be quite common.