Scaptia sp. (genus)

8 March fly at Crooked Corner, NSW

Scaptia sp. (genus) at Crooked Corner, NSW - 1 Dec 2020
Scaptia sp. (genus) at Crooked Corner, NSW - 1 Dec 2020
Scaptia sp. (genus) at Crooked Corner, NSW - 1 Dec 2020
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Identification history

Scaptia sp. (genus) 28 Dec 2020 MichaelMulvaney
Scaptia (Scaptia) auriflua 2 Dec 2020 Milly

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2 comments

MattM wrote:
   2 Dec 2020
That’s a very flamboyant fly!
Milly wrote:
   2 Dec 2020
It sure is MattM - has to be one of the most striking I've ever seen!

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  • Shasta Daisy (exotic) Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Unknown Gender

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