Rutilia (Donovanius) sp. (genus & subgenus)

2 A Bristle Fly at Hughes, ACT

Rutilia (Donovanius) sp. (genus & subgenus) at Hughes, ACT - 12 Jan 2021
Rutilia (Donovanius) sp. (genus & subgenus) at Hughes, ACT - 12 Jan 2021
Rutilia (Donovanius) sp. (genus & subgenus) at Hughes, ACT - 12 Jan 2021
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Identification history

Rutilia (Donovanius) sp. (genus & subgenus) 9 Jun 2021 MichaelMulvaney
Rutilia (Donovanius) sp. (genus & subgenus) 26 Jan 2021 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 13 Jan 2021 LisaH

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Who knew flies could be so stunning? (which is how I would describe this large chocolate/copper fly feeding on bursaria flowers)

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  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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