Scaptia sp. (genus)

1 March fly at Conder, ACT

Scaptia sp. (genus) at Conder, ACT - 12 Jan 2019
Scaptia sp. (genus) at Conder, ACT - 12 Jan 2019
Scaptia sp. (genus) at Conder, ACT - 12 Jan 2019
Scaptia sp. (genus) at Conder, ACT - 12 Jan 2019
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Identification history

Scaptia sp. (genus) 19 Mar 2019 jgl
Unidentified 19 Mar 2019 michaelb

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In Rob Roy Reserve, in the hills to the east of Banks.

5 comments

michaelb wrote:
   19 Mar 2019
The subject was stuck in a small rock pool. I fished it out by using a stick which it clung to readily. Hence there are water droplets still on its eyes.
jgl wrote:
   20 Mar 2019
Can you confirm that this sighting date is correct
michaelb wrote:
   20 Mar 2019
12 Jan 2019 is correct. Is this Scaptia auriflua as you said before?
jgl wrote:
   21 Mar 2019
Sorry didn't read the previous comments.
jgl wrote:
   21 Mar 2019
No I'll leave this one at Scaptia sp.

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  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 12 Jan 2019 07:23 PM Recorded on
  • michaelb Recorded by

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