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Unidentified True fly (Diptera) (TBC) at Belconnen, ACT - 5 Feb 2023 by jgiacon Unidentified True fly (Diptera) (TBC) at Googong, NSW - 4 Feb 2023 by Wandiyali Chrysopogon muelleri (Robber fly) at Ainslie, ACT - 4 Feb 2023 by Pirom Exaireta spinigera (Garden Soldier Fly) at Braddon, ACT - 4 Feb 2023 by Hejor1 Unidentified Crane fly, midge, mosquito & gnat (several families) (TBC) at Braddon, ACT - 3 Feb 2023 by Hejor1 Unidentified Crane fly, midge, mosquito & gnat (several families) (TBC) at Nicholls, ACT - 3 Feb 2023 by Hejor1 Pterodontia mellii (Hunchback Fly, Small-headed Fly) at Cotter River, ACT - 1 Feb 2023 by Harrisi Sapromyza fuscocostata (A lauxid fly) at Cotter River, ACT - 1 Feb 2023 by Harrisi Orthogonis sp. (genus) (Robber fly) at Paddys River, ACT - 31 Jan 2023 by RodDeb Calliphora vicina (TBC) at Paddys River, ACT - 31 Jan 2023 by RodDeb Trichophthalma punctata (Tangle-vein fly) at Page, ACT - 31 Jan 2023 by CattleDog Zosteria sp. (genus) (Common brown robber fly) at Paddys River, ACT - 31 Jan 2023 by RodDeb Eristalis tenax (Drone fly) at Downer, ACT - 29 Jan 2023 by RobertD Eristalinus punctulatus (Golden Native Drone Fly) at Belconnen, ACT - 27 Jan 2023 by jgiacon Rutilia sp. (genus) (A Rutilia bristle fly, subgenus unknown) at Wamboin, NSW - 27 Jan 2023 by Peterd Copidapha maculiventris (March fly) at Tinderry, NSW - 27 Jan 2023 by danswell Rutilia sp. (genus) (A Rutilia bristle fly, subgenus unknown) at Forde, ACT - 27 Jan 2023 by Hejor1 Chrysopogon muelleri (Robber fly) at Forde, ACT - 27 Jan 2023 by Hejor1 Calliphora sp. (genus) (Unidentified blowfly) at Forde, ACT - 27 Jan 2023 by Hejor1 Odontomyia sp. (genus) (Soldier fly) at Forde, ACT - 27 Jan 2023 by Hejor1 Unidentified Crane fly, midge, mosquito & gnat (several families) (TBC) at Forde, ACT - 27 Jan 2023 by Hejor1 Chrysomya sp. (genus) (A green/blue blowfly) at Forde, ACT - 27 Jan 2023 by Hejor1 Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Yellow Slender Robber Fly) at Forde, ACT - 27 Jan 2023 by Hejor1 Scaptia (Scaptia) auriflua (A flower-feeding march fly) at Barton, ACT - 26 Jan 2023 by Markes Euribia solstitialis (Nodding Thistle Gall Fly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 26 Jan 2023 by SimoneC Sciomyzidae sp. (family) (A marsh fly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 26 Jan 2023 by SimoneC Sapromyza mallochiana (A lauxid fly) at Holt, ACT - 25 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston Chrysopogon muelleri (Robber fly) at Hawker, ACT - 25 Jan 2023 by AlisonMilton Senostoma sp. (genus) (A parasitoid tachinid fly) at Stromlo, ACT - 24 Jan 2023 by Jimmyjamjimbles Eristalis tenax (Drone fly) at Charleys Forest, NSW - 24 Jan 2023 by arjay Odontomyia sp. (genus) (Soldier fly) at Holder, ACT - 24 Jan 2023 by AJB Chrysopogon muelleri (Robber fly) at Stromlo, ACT - 24 Jan 2023 by Kenp12 Zosteria sp. (genus) (TBC) at Macgregor, ACT - 23 Jan 2023 by Roger Tachinidae (family) (Unidentified Bristle fly) at O'Connor, ACT - 22 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel Thereutria amaraca (Spine-legged Robber Fly) at Aranda, ACT - 22 Jan 2023 by Jubeyjubes Chrysopogon muelleri (Robber fly) at Paddys River, ACT - 21 Jan 2023 by mlech Exaireta spinigera (Garden Soldier Fly) at Kambah, ACT - 21 Jan 2023 by GirtsO Dolopus rubrithorax (Large Brown Robber Fly) at Rendezvous Creek, ACT - 21 Jan 2023 by JimL Odontomyia sp. (genus) (Soldier fly) at Carwoola, NSW - 20 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston Lamprogaster sp. (genus) (A signal fly) at Carwoola, NSW - 20 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston Odontomyia sp. (genus) (Soldier fly) at Pearce, ACT - 20 Jan 2023 by MatthewFrawley Amphibolia (Amphibolia) sp. (genus & subgenus) (A Bristle fly) at Cotter River, ACT - 20 Jan 2023 by RAllen Odontomyia sp. (genus) (Soldier fly) at Carwoola, NSW - 20 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston Sumpigaster sp. (genus) (A bristle fly) at Higgins, ACT - 20 Jan 2023 by AlisonMilton Zosteria rosevillensis (A robber fly) at Lyneham, ACT - 20 Jan 2023 by HelenWay Odontomyia sp. (genus) (Soldier fly) at Lyneham, ACT - 19 Jan 2023 by HelenWay Exaireta spinigera (Garden Soldier Fly) at Kaleen, ACT - 19 Jan 2023 by Tammy Austrosciapus connexus (Green long-legged fly) at Kaleen, ACT - 19 Jan 2023 by Tammy Sarcophaga sp. (genus) (Flesh fly) at Crooked Corner, NSW - 19 Jan 2023 by Milly Heteropsilopus sp. (genus) (A long legged fly) at O'Connor, ACT - 18 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel Zosteria rosevillensis (TBC) at Lyneham, ACT - 18 Jan 2023 by HelenWay Trichophthalma punctata (Tangle-vein fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 18 Jan 2023 by Roger Zosteria rosevillensis (A robber fly) at Yarralumla, ACT - 18 Jan 2023 by PeterA Steganopsis melanogaster (A lauxaniid fly) at Franklin, ACT - 17 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston Zosteria sp. (genus) (Common brown robber fly) at Harrison, ACT - 17 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston Diptera (order) (Unidentified fly) at Borough, NSW - 17 Jan 2023 by Paul4K Dolopus rubrithorax (Large Brown Robber Fly) at Harrison, ACT - 17 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston Tachinidae (family) (Unidentified Bristle fly) at Borough, NSW - 16 Jan 2023 by Paul4K Unidentified Robber fly (Asilidae) (TBC) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston Neoscleropogon sp. (genus) (Robber fly) at Queanbeyan West, NSW - 15 Jan 2023 by Paul4K Odontomyia sp. (genus) (Soldier fly) at Weetangera, ACT - 15 Jan 2023 by SarahE Comptosia sp. (genus) (Unidentified Comptosia bee fly) at Higgins, ACT - 15 Jan 2023 by Trevor Austrosciapus connexus (Green long-legged fly) at Downer, ACT - 14 Jan 2023 by RobertD Lucilia sp. (genus) (A blowfly) at Aranda, ACT - 14 Jan 2023 by Jubeyjubes Villa sp. (genus) (Unidentified Villa bee fly) at Stromlo, ACT - 14 Jan 2023 by HelenCross Syrphini sp. (tribe) (Unidentified syrphine hover fly) at Belconnen, ACT - 13 Jan 2023 by jgiacon Dolichopodidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Long-legged fly) at Belconnen, ACT - 13 Jan 2023 by jgiacon Calliphora augur (Lesser brown or Blue-bodied blowfly) at O'Connor, ACT - 12 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel Therevidae sp. (family) (Unidentified stiletto fly) at Cook, ACT - 12 Jan 2023 by CathB Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Yellow Slender Robber Fly) at O'Connor, ACT - 12 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel Eristalinus punctulatus (Golden Native Drone Fly) at O'Connor, ACT - 12 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel Zosteria sp. (genus) (Common brown robber fly) at Fadden, ACT - 12 Jan 2023 by Harrisi Scaptia (Scaptia) auriflua (A flower-feeding march fly) at Kambah, ACT - 12 Jan 2023 by MatthewFrawley Prosena sp. (genus) (A bristle fly) at Aranda, ACT - 12 Jan 2023 by Jubeyjubes Cuphocera sp. (genus) (TBC) at Higgins, ACT - 12 Jan 2023 by AlisonMilton Colepia ingloria (A robber fly) at Paddys River, ACT - 12 Jan 2023 by RodDeb Simosyrphus grandicornis (Common hover fly) at Paddys River, ACT - 12 Jan 2023 by RodDeb Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Yellow Slender Robber Fly) at O'Connor, ACT - 12 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel Chlorotachina sp. (genus) (TBC) at O'Connor, ACT - 12 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel Tachinidae (family) (Unidentified Bristle fly) at O'Connor, ACT - 11 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel Calliphora sp. (genus) (Unidentified blowfly) at O'Connor, ACT - 11 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel Calliphora sp. (genus) (Unidentified blowfly) at O'Connor, ACT - 11 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Yellow Slender Robber Fly) at Stromlo, ACT - 11 Jan 2023 by Roger Cardiacera sp. (genus) (Scarab Fly) at Weetangera, ACT - 11 Jan 2023 by CattleDog Unidentified True fly (Diptera) (TBC) at O'Connor, ACT - 11 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel Unidentified Robber fly (Asilidae) (TBC) at Lyneham, ACT - 11 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston Tachinidae (family) (Unidentified Bristle fly) at O'Connor, ACT - 11 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel Unidentified Robber fly (Asilidae) (TBC) at Lyneham, ACT - 11 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston Stomorhina discolor (Snout fly) at Acton, ACT - 11 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel Staurostichus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Staurostichus bee fly) at Acton, ACT - 11 Jan 2023 by MarkT Stomorhina discolor (Snout fly) at Acton, ACT - 11 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel Stomorhina discolor (Snout fly) at Acton, ACT - 11 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel Trichophthalma sp. (genus) (Tangle-vein fly) at O'Connor, ACT - 11 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel Trichophthalma sp. (genus) (Tangle-vein fly) at O'Connor, ACT - 11 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel Zosteria sp. (genus) (Common brown robber fly) at Mitchell, ACT - 10 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston Musca vetustissima (Bush Fly) at O'Connor, ACT - 10 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel Zosteria sp. (genus) (Common brown robber fly) at O'Connor, ACT - 10 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel Lucilia sp. (genus) (TBC) at O'Connor, ACT - 10 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel Ptilogyna (Plusiomyia) olliffi (A crane fly) at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Jan 2023 by patrickcox Scaptia (Scaptia) auriflua (A flower-feeding march fly) at Forde, ACT - 10 Jan 2023 by KorinneM
Unidentified True fly (Diptera) (TBC) at Belconnen, ACT - 5 Feb 2023 by jgiacon
Unidentified True fly (Diptera) (TBC) at Googong, NSW - 4 Feb 2023 by Wandiyali
Chrysopogon muelleri (Robber fly) at Ainslie, ACT - 4 Feb 2023 by Pirom
Exaireta spinigera (Garden Soldier Fly) at Braddon, ACT - 4 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Unidentified Crane fly, midge, mosquito & gnat (several families) (TBC) at Braddon, ACT - 3 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Unidentified Crane fly, midge, mosquito & gnat (several families) (TBC) at Nicholls, ACT - 3 Feb 2023 by Hejor1
Pterodontia mellii (Hunchback Fly, Small-headed Fly) at Cotter River, ACT - 1 Feb 2023 by Harrisi
Sapromyza fuscocostata (A lauxid fly) at Cotter River, ACT - 1 Feb 2023 by Harrisi
Orthogonis sp. (genus) (Robber fly) at Paddys River, ACT - 31 Jan 2023 by RodDeb
Calliphora vicina (TBC) at Paddys River, ACT - 31 Jan 2023 by RodDeb
Trichophthalma punctata (Tangle-vein fly) at Page, ACT - 31 Jan 2023 by CattleDog
Zosteria sp. (genus) (Common brown robber fly) at Paddys River, ACT - 31 Jan 2023 by RodDeb
Eristalis tenax (Drone fly) at Downer, ACT - 29 Jan 2023 by RobertD
Eristalinus punctulatus (Golden Native Drone Fly) at Belconnen, ACT - 27 Jan 2023 by jgiacon
Rutilia sp. (genus) (A Rutilia bristle fly, subgenus unknown) at Wamboin, NSW - 27 Jan 2023 by Peterd
Copidapha maculiventris (March fly) at Tinderry, NSW - 27 Jan 2023 by danswell
Rutilia sp. (genus) (A Rutilia bristle fly, subgenus unknown) at Forde, ACT - 27 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Chrysopogon muelleri (Robber fly) at Forde, ACT - 27 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Calliphora sp. (genus) (Unidentified blowfly) at Forde, ACT - 27 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Odontomyia sp. (genus) (Soldier fly) at Forde, ACT - 27 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Unidentified Crane fly, midge, mosquito & gnat (several families) (TBC) at Forde, ACT - 27 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Chrysomya sp. (genus) (A green/blue blowfly) at Forde, ACT - 27 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Yellow Slender Robber Fly) at Forde, ACT - 27 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Scaptia (Scaptia) auriflua (A flower-feeding march fly) at Barton, ACT - 26 Jan 2023 by Markes
Euribia solstitialis (Nodding Thistle Gall Fly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 26 Jan 2023 by SimoneC
Sciomyzidae sp. (family) (A marsh fly) at Murrumbateman, NSW - 26 Jan 2023 by SimoneC
Sapromyza mallochiana (A lauxid fly) at Holt, ACT - 25 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Chrysopogon muelleri (Robber fly) at Hawker, ACT - 25 Jan 2023 by AlisonMilton
Senostoma sp. (genus) (A parasitoid tachinid fly) at Stromlo, ACT - 24 Jan 2023 by Jimmyjamjimbles
Eristalis tenax (Drone fly) at Charleys Forest, NSW - 24 Jan 2023 by arjay
Odontomyia sp. (genus) (Soldier fly) at Holder, ACT - 24 Jan 2023 by AJB
Chrysopogon muelleri (Robber fly) at Stromlo, ACT - 24 Jan 2023 by Kenp12
Zosteria sp. (genus) (TBC) at Macgregor, ACT - 23 Jan 2023 by Roger
Tachinidae (family) (Unidentified Bristle fly) at O'Connor, ACT - 22 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Thereutria amaraca (Spine-legged Robber Fly) at Aranda, ACT - 22 Jan 2023 by Jubeyjubes
Chrysopogon muelleri (Robber fly) at Paddys River, ACT - 21 Jan 2023 by mlech
Exaireta spinigera (Garden Soldier Fly) at Kambah, ACT - 21 Jan 2023 by GirtsO
Dolopus rubrithorax (Large Brown Robber Fly) at Rendezvous Creek, ACT - 21 Jan 2023 by JimL
Odontomyia sp. (genus) (Soldier fly) at Carwoola, NSW - 20 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Lamprogaster sp. (genus) (A signal fly) at Carwoola, NSW - 20 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Odontomyia sp. (genus) (Soldier fly) at Pearce, ACT - 20 Jan 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Amphibolia (Amphibolia) sp. (genus & subgenus) (A Bristle fly) at Cotter River, ACT - 20 Jan 2023 by RAllen
Odontomyia sp. (genus) (Soldier fly) at Carwoola, NSW - 20 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Sumpigaster sp. (genus) (A bristle fly) at Higgins, ACT - 20 Jan 2023 by AlisonMilton
Zosteria rosevillensis (A robber fly) at Lyneham, ACT - 20 Jan 2023 by HelenWay
Odontomyia sp. (genus) (Soldier fly) at Lyneham, ACT - 19 Jan 2023 by HelenWay
Exaireta spinigera (Garden Soldier Fly) at Kaleen, ACT - 19 Jan 2023 by Tammy
Austrosciapus connexus (Green long-legged fly) at Kaleen, ACT - 19 Jan 2023 by Tammy
Sarcophaga sp. (genus) (Flesh fly) at Crooked Corner, NSW - 19 Jan 2023 by Milly
Heteropsilopus sp. (genus) (A long legged fly) at O'Connor, ACT - 18 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Zosteria rosevillensis (TBC) at Lyneham, ACT - 18 Jan 2023 by HelenWay
Trichophthalma punctata (Tangle-vein fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 18 Jan 2023 by Roger
Zosteria rosevillensis (A robber fly) at Yarralumla, ACT - 18 Jan 2023 by PeterA
Steganopsis melanogaster (A lauxaniid fly) at Franklin, ACT - 17 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Zosteria sp. (genus) (Common brown robber fly) at Harrison, ACT - 17 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Diptera (order) (Unidentified fly) at Borough, NSW - 17 Jan 2023 by Paul4K
Dolopus rubrithorax (Large Brown Robber Fly) at Harrison, ACT - 17 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Tachinidae (family) (Unidentified Bristle fly) at Borough, NSW - 16 Jan 2023 by Paul4K
Unidentified Robber fly (Asilidae) (TBC) at Bruce, ACT - 16 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Neoscleropogon sp. (genus) (Robber fly) at Queanbeyan West, NSW - 15 Jan 2023 by Paul4K
Odontomyia sp. (genus) (Soldier fly) at Weetangera, ACT - 15 Jan 2023 by SarahE
Comptosia sp. (genus) (Unidentified Comptosia bee fly) at Higgins, ACT - 15 Jan 2023 by Trevor
Austrosciapus connexus (Green long-legged fly) at Downer, ACT - 14 Jan 2023 by RobertD
Lucilia sp. (genus) (A blowfly) at Aranda, ACT - 14 Jan 2023 by Jubeyjubes
Villa sp. (genus) (Unidentified Villa bee fly) at Stromlo, ACT - 14 Jan 2023 by HelenCross
Syrphini sp. (tribe) (Unidentified syrphine hover fly) at Belconnen, ACT - 13 Jan 2023 by jgiacon
Dolichopodidae sp. (family) (Unidentified Long-legged fly) at Belconnen, ACT - 13 Jan 2023 by jgiacon
Calliphora augur (Lesser brown or Blue-bodied blowfly) at O'Connor, ACT - 12 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Therevidae sp. (family) (Unidentified stiletto fly) at Cook, ACT - 12 Jan 2023 by CathB
Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Yellow Slender Robber Fly) at O'Connor, ACT - 12 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Eristalinus punctulatus (Golden Native Drone Fly) at O'Connor, ACT - 12 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Zosteria sp. (genus) (Common brown robber fly) at Fadden, ACT - 12 Jan 2023 by Harrisi
Scaptia (Scaptia) auriflua (A flower-feeding march fly) at Kambah, ACT - 12 Jan 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Prosena sp. (genus) (A bristle fly) at Aranda, ACT - 12 Jan 2023 by Jubeyjubes
Cuphocera sp. (genus) (TBC) at Higgins, ACT - 12 Jan 2023 by AlisonMilton
Colepia ingloria (A robber fly) at Paddys River, ACT - 12 Jan 2023 by RodDeb
Simosyrphus grandicornis (Common hover fly) at Paddys River, ACT - 12 Jan 2023 by RodDeb
Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Yellow Slender Robber Fly) at O'Connor, ACT - 12 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Chlorotachina sp. (genus) (TBC) at O'Connor, ACT - 12 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Tachinidae (family) (Unidentified Bristle fly) at O'Connor, ACT - 11 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Calliphora sp. (genus) (Unidentified blowfly) at O'Connor, ACT - 11 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Calliphora sp. (genus) (Unidentified blowfly) at O'Connor, ACT - 11 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Yellow Slender Robber Fly) at Stromlo, ACT - 11 Jan 2023 by Roger
Cardiacera sp. (genus) (Scarab Fly) at Weetangera, ACT - 11 Jan 2023 by CattleDog
Unidentified True fly (Diptera) (TBC) at O'Connor, ACT - 11 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Unidentified Robber fly (Asilidae) (TBC) at Lyneham, ACT - 11 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Tachinidae (family) (Unidentified Bristle fly) at O'Connor, ACT - 11 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Unidentified Robber fly (Asilidae) (TBC) at Lyneham, ACT - 11 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Stomorhina discolor (Snout fly) at Acton, ACT - 11 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Staurostichus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Staurostichus bee fly) at Acton, ACT - 11 Jan 2023 by MarkT
Stomorhina discolor (Snout fly) at Acton, ACT - 11 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Stomorhina discolor (Snout fly) at Acton, ACT - 11 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Trichophthalma sp. (genus) (Tangle-vein fly) at O'Connor, ACT - 11 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Trichophthalma sp. (genus) (Tangle-vein fly) at O'Connor, ACT - 11 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Zosteria sp. (genus) (Common brown robber fly) at Mitchell, ACT - 10 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Musca vetustissima (Bush Fly) at O'Connor, ACT - 10 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Zosteria sp. (genus) (Common brown robber fly) at O'Connor, ACT - 10 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Lucilia sp. (genus) (TBC) at O'Connor, ACT - 10 Jan 2023 by ConBoekel
Ptilogyna (Plusiomyia) olliffi (A crane fly) at Paddys River, ACT - 10 Jan 2023 by patrickcox
Scaptia (Scaptia) auriflua (A flower-feeding march fly) at Forde, ACT - 10 Jan 2023 by KorinneM

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