Cylindromyia sp. (genus)

Bristle fly at Macgregor, ACT

Cylindromyia sp. (genus) at Macgregor, ACT - 2 Jan 2022
Cylindromyia sp. (genus) at Macgregor, ACT - 2 Jan 2022
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Identification history

Cylindromyia sp. (genus) 7 Jan 2022 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 5 Jan 2022 JR

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User's notes

Fast flying short distances of 10 to 30 centimetres. No hovering or zig zag flight observed.

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Location information

Sighting information

  • 1 - 3 Abundance
  • 2 Jan 2022 09:43 AM Recorded on
  • JR Recorded by

Additional information

  • Grass and weeds. Associated plant
  • Nil Associated Insect
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Unknown Gender
  • Breeding behaviour

Species information

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