Scaptia sp. (genus)
March fly at Wilsons Valley, NSW
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| Scaptia sp. (genus) | MichaelMulvaney | 27 Feb 2023 | |
| Unverified | mahargiani | 27 Feb 2023 |
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could be multiple species, as eyes were either dark brown or green. Seemed to be more interested in exploring clothing than biting.
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Location information
- Coordinates 148.513411-36.313239
- Altitude 1702.4m
- Maps Kosciuszko National Park
- Places Wilsons Valley, NSW
Sighting information
- 101 - 1,000 Abundance
- 25 Feb 2023 12:46 PM Recorded on
- mahargiani Recorded by
- 12mm to 25mm Animal size
Collections
- mahargiani Canberra & Southern Tablelands NatureMapr Scaptia sp. (genus) March or Horse flies (Tabanidae) True flies (Diptera) Insects
Species information
- Scaptia sp. (genus) Scientific name
- March fly Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1702.42m Recorded at altitude
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Record quality
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6 / 7
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