Musca vetustissima

Bush Fly at Molonglo Valley, ACT

Musca vetustissima at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 8 Nov 2019
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Identification history

Musca vetustissima 9 Jan 2020 jgl
Sarcophagidae sp. (family) 7 Jan 2020 AndyRoo

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In Forest 20 (STEP). Approx location - wasn't GPSed.

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AndyRoo wrote:
   11 Jan 2020
Thanks, that's one I missed when I was looking at the CNM field guide ID pics.

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Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 8 Nov 2019 12:19 PM Recorded on
  • AndyRoo Recorded by

Additional information

  • On flower of Broad-leaved Peppermint Eucalyptus dives. Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Unknown Gender

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