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Bee flies (Bombyliidae)
Sighting 3385145

Comptosia stria

A bee fly at Canberra Central, ACT

Comptosia stria at Canberra Central, ACT - 15 Nov 2017
Comptosia stria at Canberra Central, ACT - 15 Nov 2017
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Identification history

Comptosia stria 17 Nov 2017 KimPullen
Comptosia stria 15 Nov 2017 JohnBundock
Unidentified 15 Nov 2017 JohnBundock

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3 comments

ibaird wrote:
   16 Nov 2017
I suggest this is a bee fly (Diptera), Comptosia stria, not a moth.
JohnBundock wrote:
   16 Nov 2017
Thanks. First time I've seen one of these. I've amended the posting.
ibaird wrote:
   16 Nov 2017
I.ve never knowingly seen one myself ... yet.!

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