Rutilia (Chrysorutilia) formosa

A Bristle fly at Currawang, NSW

Rutilia (Chrysorutilia) formosa at Currawang, NSW - 24 Jan 2021
Rutilia (Chrysorutilia) formosa at Currawang, NSW - 24 Jan 2021
Rutilia (Chrysorutilia) formosa at Currawang, NSW - 24 Jan 2021
Rutilia (Chrysorutilia) formosa at Currawang, NSW - 24 Jan 2021
Rutilia (Chrysorutilia) formosa at Currawang, NSW - 24 Jan 2021
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Identification history

Rutilia (Chrysorutilia) formosa 7 Apr 2021 MichaelMulvaney
Rutilia (Chrysorutilia) formosa 25 Jan 2021 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 25 Jan 2021 camcols

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A large, iridescent fly, head+body approx 2cm long. Competing with many other insects for nectar from this tree.

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  • 1 Abundance
  • 24 Jan 2021 07:45 PM Recorded on
  • camcols Recorded by

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  • Corymbia ficifolia (planted) Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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