Scaptia patula

March fly at O'Connor, ACT

Scaptia patula at O'Connor, ACT - 29 Dec 2016
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Identification history

Scaptia patula 31 Dec 2016 DaveFerg
Scaptia patula 30 Dec 2016 ibaird

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Observed on flowering Kunzea ericoides forming an extensive clump of the species (1 ha area?) in forest/woodland on the lower slopes of Bruce Ridge.

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ibaird wrote:
   31 Dec 2016
Given the discussion on this I'm unsure whether this is S, patula or S. auriflua, but CNM currently gives me only one option to select as regards the species!

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  • 1 Abundance
  • 29 Dec 2016 02:08 PM Recorded on
  • ibaird Recorded by

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  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Unknown Gender

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