Scaptia patula

March fly at Reid, ACT

Scaptia patula at Reid, ACT - 30 Nov 2016
Scaptia patula at Reid, ACT - 30 Nov 2016
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Identification history

Scaptia patula 8 Dec 2016 KimPullen
Scaptia patula 7 Dec 2016 DaveFerg
Unidentified 6 Dec 2016 JanetRussell

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2 comments

   7 Dec 2016
Wow, this must be the most colourful fly I have ever seen- not that I have seen one but you know what I mean
JanetRussell wrote:
   7 Dec 2016
Yes, I do. Nature does it well.

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  • 1 Abundance
  • 30 Nov 2016 12:09 PM Recorded on
  • JanetRussell Recorded by

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  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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