Exaireta spinigera

Garden Soldier Fly at Evatt, ACT

Exaireta spinigera at Evatt, ACT - 17 Jun 2022
Exaireta spinigera at Evatt, ACT - 17 Jun 2022
Exaireta spinigera at Evatt, ACT - 17 Jun 2022
Exaireta spinigera at Evatt, ACT - 17 Jun 2022
Exaireta spinigera at Evatt, ACT - 17 Jun 2022
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Identification history

Exaireta spinigera 30 Jun 2022 GregD
Exaireta spinigera 20 Jun 2022 TimL

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The first image shows a close up of the protective spines on the fly's back as well as one of the white-coloured halteres, club-shaped organs that have evolved from the hind wings to aid with flight.

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  • 1 Abundance
  • 17 Jun 2022 01:53 PM Recorded on
  • TimL Recorded by

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  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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