Sepsidae (family)

Ant fly at Cotter River, ACT

Sepsidae (family) at Cotter River, ACT - 21 Dec 2022 04:40 PM
Sepsidae (family) at Cotter River, ACT - 21 Dec 2022 04:40 PM
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Identification history

Sepsidae (family) 15 Apr 2023 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 22 Dec 2022 JaneR

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User's notes

Masses of these small blackflies, rising in clouds when disturbed: otherwise, perched on leaves and foliage of wetland plants in shallow or flowing water. Second photo is underside of Rumex crispus leaf: first is possibly Nasturtium officinale.

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JaneR wrote:
   16 Apr 2023
thanks Michael

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  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

Species information

  • Sepsidae (family) Scientific name
  • Ant fly Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • Up to 758.57m Recorded at altitude
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