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Calliphora vicina

European bluebottle at Lyneham, ACT

Calliphora vicina at Lyneham, ACT - 22 Mar 2023
Calliphora vicina at Lyneham, ACT - 22 Mar 2023
Calliphora vicina at Lyneham, ACT - 22 Mar 2023
Calliphora vicina at Lyneham, ACT - 22 Mar 2023
Calliphora vicina at Lyneham, ACT - 22 Mar 2023
Calliphora vicina at Lyneham, ACT - 22 Mar 2023
Calliphora vicina at Lyneham, ACT - 22 Mar 2023
Calliphora vicina at Lyneham, ACT - 22 Mar 2023
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Calliphora vicina 1 Apr 2023 MichaelMulvaney
Chrysomya sp. (genus) 1 Apr 2023 Hejor1

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Pterohelaeus sp. (genus) (Pie-dish beetle) at Lyneham, ACT - 20 Sep 2023 by trevorpreston Avena barbata (Bearded Oat) at Lyneham, ACT - 20 Sep 2023 by trevorpreston Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Lyneham, ACT - 22 Mar 2023 by Hejor1 Anas superciliosa (Pacific Black Duck) at Lyneham, ACT - 22 Mar 2023 by Hejor1 Scopula rubraria (Plantain Moth) at Lyneham, ACT - 22 Mar 2023 by Hejor1 Orcus bilunulatus (Ladybird beetle) at Lyneham, ACT - 22 Mar 2023 by Hejor1 Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Lyneham, ACT - 22 Mar 2023 by Hejor1 Aporocera (Aporocera) consors (A leaf beetle) at Lyneham, ACT - 22 Mar 2023 by Hejor1 Chrysolina quadrigemina (Greater St Johns Wort beetle) at Lyneham, ACT - 22 Mar 2023 by Hejor1 Aphididae (family) (Unidentified aphid) at Lyneham, ACT - 22 Mar 2023 by Hejor1 Orcus bilunulatus (Ladybird beetle) at Lyneham, ACT - 22 Mar 2023 by Hejor1 Orcus bilunulatus (Ladybird beetle) at Lyneham, ACT - 22 Mar 2023 by Hejor1 Bermius brachycerus (A grasshopper) at Lyneham, ACT - 16 Feb 2023 by trevorpreston Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae (Silver Gull) at Lyneham, ACT - 16 Feb 2023 by trevorpreston Anas gracilis (Grey Teal) at Lyneham, ACT - 16 Feb 2023 by trevorpreston Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Lyneham, ACT - 16 Feb 2023 by trevorpreston Phalaenoides tristifica (Willow-herb Day-moth) at Lyneham, ACT - 23 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston Pompilidae (family) (Unidentified Spider wasp) at Lyneham, ACT - 3 Jan 2023 by Hejor1 Paropsis pictipennis (Tea-tree button beetle) at Lyneham, ACT - 3 Jan 2023 by Hejor1 Lomandra longifolia (Spiny-headed Mat-rush, Honey Reed) at Lyneham, ACT - 3 Jan 2023 by Hejor1 Dactylis glomerata (Cocksfoot) at Lyneham, ACT - 3 Jan 2023 by Hejor1 Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Lyneham, ACT - 3 Jan 2023 by Hejor1 Carphurus sp. (genus) (Soft-winged flower beetle) at Lyneham, ACT - 3 Jan 2023 by Hejor1 Dictyotus caenosus (Brown Shield Bug) at Lyneham, ACT - 3 Jan 2023 by Hejor1 Neosparassus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Badge huntsman) at Lyneham, ACT - 3 Jan 2023 by Hejor1 Theseus modestus (Gum tree shield bug) at Lyneham, ACT - 3 Jan 2023 by Hejor1 Chrysopidae (family) (Unidentified Green lacewing) at Lyneham, ACT - 3 Jan 2023 by Hejor1 Tetragnatha sp. (genus) (Long-jawed spider) at Lyneham, ACT - 3 Jan 2023 by Hejor1 Aphididae (family) (Unidentified aphid) at Lyneham, ACT - 3 Jan 2023 by Hejor1 Porphyrio melanotus (Australasian Swamphen) at Lyneham, ACT - 3 Jan 2023 by Hejor1 Zosteria rosevillensis (A robber fly) at Lyneham, ACT - 3 Jan 2023 by Hejor1 Phacodes personatus (Longhorn beetle) at Lyneham, ACT - 3 Jan 2023 by Hejor1 Gminatus australis (Orange assassin bug) at Lyneham, ACT - 3 Jan 2023 by Hejor1 Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae (Silver Gull) at Lyneham, ACT - 3 Jan 2023 by Hejor1 Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Lyneham, ACT - 3 Jan 2023 by Hejor1 Phalacrocorax sulcirostris (Little Black Cormorant) at Lyneham, ACT - 3 Jan 2023 by Hejor1 Pterygophorus cinctus (Bottlebrush sawfly) at Lyneham, ACT - 3 Jan 2023 by HelenWay Chelodina longicollis (Eastern Long-necked Turtle) at Lyneham, ACT - 2 Jan 2023 by HelenWay Tragopogon dubius (Goatsbeard) at Lyneham, ACT - 22 Nov 2022 by trevorpreston Lycosidae (family) (Unidentified wolf spider) at Lyneham, ACT - 8 Nov 2022 by Venture Gymnopilus junonius (Gymnopilus junonius) at Lyneham, ACT - 19 May 2022 by trevorpreston Lactarius deliciosus (Saffron Milkcap) at Lyneham, ACT - 13 May 2022 by trevorpreston Lactarius deliciosus (Saffron Milkcap) at Lyneham, ACT - 13 May 2022 by trevorpreston Araneus hamiltoni (Hamilton's Orb Weaver) at Lyneham, ACT - 14 Dec 2021 by tpreston Calotis anthemoides (Chamomile Burr-daisy) at Lyneham, ACT - 29 Oct 2021 by Tapirlord Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Lyneham, ACT - 5 Jun 2021 by AlisonMilton Aythya australis (Hardhead) at Lyneham, ACT - 27 Mar 2021 by JohnBundock Servaea sp. (genus) (Unidentified Servaea jumping spider) at Lyneham, ACT - 25 Mar 2021 by tpreston Chrysocephalum apiculatum (Common Everlasting) at Lyneham, ACT - 23 Feb 2021 by Tapirlord Hirundo neoxena (Welcome Swallow) at Lyneham, ACT - 17 Feb 2021 by Tapirlord Chlorotachina sp. (genus) (A bristle fly) at Lyneham, ACT - 16 Feb 2021 by tpreston Chenopodium album (Fat Hen) at Lyneham, ACT - 16 Feb 2021 by tpreston Phalacrocorax sulcirostris (Little Black Cormorant) at Lyneham, ACT - 21 Jan 2021 by tpreston Alternanthera denticulata (Lesser Joyweed) at Lyneham, ACT - 21 Jan 2021 by tpreston Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Lyneham, ACT - 8 Dec 2020 by tpreston Salvia verbenaca var. verbenaca (Wild Sage) at Lyneham, ACT - 10 Nov 2020 by tpreston Servaea incana (Hoary Servaea) at Lyneham, ACT - 29 Oct 2020 by tpreston Chrysocephalum apiculatum (Common Everlasting) at Lyneham, ACT - 27 Oct 2020 by tpreston Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Lyneham, ACT - 27 Oct 2020 by Tapirlord Xerochrysum viscosum (Sticky Everlasting) at Lyneham, ACT - 26 Oct 2020 by tpreston Polycarpon tetraphyllum (Four-leaf Allseed) at Lyneham, ACT - 26 Oct 2020 by tpreston Erodium cicutarium (Common Storksbill, Common Crowfoot) at Lyneham, ACT - 26 Oct 2020 by tpreston Fumaria muralis subsp. muralis (Wall Fumitory) at Lyneham, ACT - 23 Oct 2020 by tpreston Rumex crispus (Curled Dock) at Lyneham, ACT - 23 Oct 2020 by tpreston Fumaria capreolata (White Fumitory) at Lyneham, ACT - 23 Oct 2020 by tpreston Carex appressa (Tall Sedge) at Lyneham, ACT - 13 Oct 2020 by tpreston Eleocharis sp. (Spike-rush) at Lyneham, ACT - 13 Oct 2020 by tpreston Papaver dubium (Longhead Poppy) at Lyneham, ACT - 13 Oct 2020 by tpreston Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Lyneham, ACT - 30 Sep 2020 by Alison Milton Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae (Silver Gull) at Lyneham, ACT - 30 Sep 2020 by Alison Milton Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Lyneham, ACT - 30 Sep 2020 by Alison Milton Servaea sp. (genus) (Unidentified Servaea jumping spider) at Lyneham, ACT - 31 Aug 2020 by tpreston Laxta granicollis (Common bark or trilobite cockroach) at Lyneham, ACT - 18 Aug 2020 by tpreston Acanthiza chrysorrhoa (Yellow-rumped Thornbill) at Lyneham, ACT - 21 Jul 2020 by tpreston Chondrilla juncea (Skeleton Weed) at Lyneham, ACT - 3 Mar 2020 by tpreston Nothoscordum borbonicum (Onion Weed) at Lyneham, ACT - 3 Mar 2020 by tpreston Adoryphorus coulonii (Redheaded pasture cockchafer) at Lyneham, ACT - 3 Mar 2020 by tpreston Scopula rubraria (Plantain Moth) at Lyneham, ACT - 3 Mar 2020 by tpreston Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at Lyneham, ACT - 3 Mar 2020 by tpreston Acrida conica (Giant green slantface) at Lyneham, ACT - 26 Feb 2020 by tpreston Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Lyneham, ACT - 8 Feb 2020 by SamC_ Rhipidura leucophrys (Willie Wagtail) at Lyneham, ACT - 8 Oct 2018 by RodDeb Platycercus eximius (Eastern Rosella) at Lyneham, ACT - 3 Oct 2018 by Alison Milton Dimorphotheca ecklonis (African Daisy) at Lyneham, ACT - 3 Oct 2018 by AlisonMilton Acrocephalus australis (Australian Reed-Warbler) at Lyneham, ACT - 3 Oct 2018 by Alison Milton Fulica atra (Eurasian Coot) at Lyneham, ACT - 3 Oct 2018 by Alison Milton Anas gracilis (Grey Teal) at Lyneham, ACT - 15 Jul 2018 by AlisonMilton Phalacrocorax sulcirostris (Little Black Cormorant) at Lyneham, ACT - 14 Apr 2018 by jbromilow50 Aythya australis (Hardhead) at Lyneham, ACT - 14 Apr 2018 by jbromilow50 Grallina cyanoleuca (Magpie-lark) at Lyneham, ACT - 10 Apr 2018 by jbromilow50 Cacatua sanguinea (Little Corella) at Lyneham, ACT - 10 Apr 2018 by jbromilow50 Cacatua sanguinea (Little Corella) at Lyneham, ACT - 9 Apr 2018 by jbromilow50 Chelodina longicollis (Eastern Long-necked Turtle) at Lyneham, ACT - 10 Dec 2017 by sgrealy
Pterohelaeus sp. (genus) (Pie-dish beetle) at Lyneham, ACT - 20 Sep 2023 by trevorpreston
Avena barbata (Bearded Oat) at Lyneham, ACT - 20 Sep 2023 by trevorpreston
Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Lyneham, ACT - 22 Mar 2023 by Hejor1
Anas superciliosa (Pacific Black Duck) at Lyneham, ACT - 22 Mar 2023 by Hejor1
Scopula rubraria (Plantain Moth) at Lyneham, ACT - 22 Mar 2023 by Hejor1
Orcus bilunulatus (Ladybird beetle) at Lyneham, ACT - 22 Mar 2023 by Hejor1
Paropsis atomaria (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Lyneham, ACT - 22 Mar 2023 by Hejor1
Aporocera (Aporocera) consors (A leaf beetle) at Lyneham, ACT - 22 Mar 2023 by Hejor1
Chrysolina quadrigemina (Greater St Johns Wort beetle) at Lyneham, ACT - 22 Mar 2023 by Hejor1
Aphididae (family) (Unidentified aphid) at Lyneham, ACT - 22 Mar 2023 by Hejor1
Orcus bilunulatus (Ladybird beetle) at Lyneham, ACT - 22 Mar 2023 by Hejor1
Orcus bilunulatus (Ladybird beetle) at Lyneham, ACT - 22 Mar 2023 by Hejor1
Bermius brachycerus (A grasshopper) at Lyneham, ACT - 16 Feb 2023 by trevorpreston
Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae (Silver Gull) at Lyneham, ACT - 16 Feb 2023 by trevorpreston
Anas gracilis (Grey Teal) at Lyneham, ACT - 16 Feb 2023 by trevorpreston
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Lyneham, ACT - 16 Feb 2023 by trevorpreston
Phalaenoides tristifica (Willow-herb Day-moth) at Lyneham, ACT - 23 Jan 2023 by trevorpreston
Pompilidae (family) (Unidentified Spider wasp) at Lyneham, ACT - 3 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Paropsis pictipennis (Tea-tree button beetle) at Lyneham, ACT - 3 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Lomandra longifolia (Spiny-headed Mat-rush, Honey Reed) at Lyneham, ACT - 3 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Dactylis glomerata (Cocksfoot) at Lyneham, ACT - 3 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Harmonia conformis (Common Spotted Ladybird) at Lyneham, ACT - 3 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Carphurus sp. (genus) (Soft-winged flower beetle) at Lyneham, ACT - 3 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Dictyotus caenosus (Brown Shield Bug) at Lyneham, ACT - 3 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Neosparassus sp. (genus) (Unidentified Badge huntsman) at Lyneham, ACT - 3 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Theseus modestus (Gum tree shield bug) at Lyneham, ACT - 3 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Chrysopidae (family) (Unidentified Green lacewing) at Lyneham, ACT - 3 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Tetragnatha sp. (genus) (Long-jawed spider) at Lyneham, ACT - 3 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Aphididae (family) (Unidentified aphid) at Lyneham, ACT - 3 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Porphyrio melanotus (Australasian Swamphen) at Lyneham, ACT - 3 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Zosteria rosevillensis (A robber fly) at Lyneham, ACT - 3 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Phacodes personatus (Longhorn beetle) at Lyneham, ACT - 3 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Gminatus australis (Orange assassin bug) at Lyneham, ACT - 3 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae (Silver Gull) at Lyneham, ACT - 3 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Lyneham, ACT - 3 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Phalacrocorax sulcirostris (Little Black Cormorant) at Lyneham, ACT - 3 Jan 2023 by Hejor1
Pterygophorus cinctus (Bottlebrush sawfly) at Lyneham, ACT - 3 Jan 2023 by HelenWay
Chelodina longicollis (Eastern Long-necked Turtle) at Lyneham, ACT - 2 Jan 2023 by HelenWay
Tragopogon dubius (Goatsbeard) at Lyneham, ACT - 22 Nov 2022 by trevorpreston
Lycosidae (family) (Unidentified wolf spider) at Lyneham, ACT - 8 Nov 2022 by Venture
Gymnopilus junonius (Gymnopilus junonius) at Lyneham, ACT - 19 May 2022 by trevorpreston
Lactarius deliciosus (Saffron Milkcap) at Lyneham, ACT - 13 May 2022 by trevorpreston
Lactarius deliciosus (Saffron Milkcap) at Lyneham, ACT - 13 May 2022 by trevorpreston
Araneus hamiltoni (Hamilton's Orb Weaver) at Lyneham, ACT - 14 Dec 2021 by tpreston
Calotis anthemoides (Chamomile Burr-daisy) at Lyneham, ACT - 29 Oct 2021 by Tapirlord
Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Lyneham, ACT - 5 Jun 2021 by AlisonMilton
Aythya australis (Hardhead) at Lyneham, ACT - 27 Mar 2021 by JohnBundock
Servaea sp. (genus) (Unidentified Servaea jumping spider) at Lyneham, ACT - 25 Mar 2021 by tpreston
Chrysocephalum apiculatum (Common Everlasting) at Lyneham, ACT - 23 Feb 2021 by Tapirlord
Hirundo neoxena (Welcome Swallow) at Lyneham, ACT - 17 Feb 2021 by Tapirlord
Chlorotachina sp. (genus) (A bristle fly) at Lyneham, ACT - 16 Feb 2021 by tpreston
Chenopodium album (Fat Hen) at Lyneham, ACT - 16 Feb 2021 by tpreston
Phalacrocorax sulcirostris (Little Black Cormorant) at Lyneham, ACT - 21 Jan 2021 by tpreston
Alternanthera denticulata (Lesser Joyweed) at Lyneham, ACT - 21 Jan 2021 by tpreston
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Lyneham, ACT - 8 Dec 2020 by tpreston
Salvia verbenaca var. verbenaca (Wild Sage) at Lyneham, ACT - 10 Nov 2020 by tpreston
Servaea incana (Hoary Servaea) at Lyneham, ACT - 29 Oct 2020 by tpreston
Chrysocephalum apiculatum (Common Everlasting) at Lyneham, ACT - 27 Oct 2020 by tpreston
Chenonetta jubata (Australian Wood Duck) at Lyneham, ACT - 27 Oct 2020 by Tapirlord
Xerochrysum viscosum (Sticky Everlasting) at Lyneham, ACT - 26 Oct 2020 by tpreston
Polycarpon tetraphyllum (Four-leaf Allseed) at Lyneham, ACT - 26 Oct 2020 by tpreston
Erodium cicutarium (Common Storksbill, Common Crowfoot) at Lyneham, ACT - 26 Oct 2020 by tpreston
Fumaria muralis subsp. muralis (Wall Fumitory) at Lyneham, ACT - 23 Oct 2020 by tpreston
Rumex crispus (Curled Dock) at Lyneham, ACT - 23 Oct 2020 by tpreston
Fumaria capreolata (White Fumitory) at Lyneham, ACT - 23 Oct 2020 by tpreston
Carex appressa (Tall Sedge) at Lyneham, ACT - 13 Oct 2020 by tpreston
Eleocharis sp. (Spike-rush) at Lyneham, ACT - 13 Oct 2020 by tpreston
Papaver dubium (Longhead Poppy) at Lyneham, ACT - 13 Oct 2020 by tpreston
Tachybaptus novaehollandiae (Australasian Grebe) at Lyneham, ACT - 30 Sep 2020 by Alison Milton
Chroicocephalus novaehollandiae (Silver Gull) at Lyneham, ACT - 30 Sep 2020 by Alison Milton
Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Lyneham, ACT - 30 Sep 2020 by Alison Milton
Servaea sp. (genus) (Unidentified Servaea jumping spider) at Lyneham, ACT - 31 Aug 2020 by tpreston
Laxta granicollis (Common bark or trilobite cockroach) at Lyneham, ACT - 18 Aug 2020 by tpreston
Acanthiza chrysorrhoa (Yellow-rumped Thornbill) at Lyneham, ACT - 21 Jul 2020 by tpreston
Chondrilla juncea (Skeleton Weed) at Lyneham, ACT - 3 Mar 2020 by tpreston
Nothoscordum borbonicum (Onion Weed) at Lyneham, ACT - 3 Mar 2020 by tpreston
Adoryphorus coulonii (Redheaded pasture cockchafer) at Lyneham, ACT - 3 Mar 2020 by tpreston
Scopula rubraria (Plantain Moth) at Lyneham, ACT - 3 Mar 2020 by tpreston
Iridomyrmex purpureus (Meat Ant) at Lyneham, ACT - 3 Mar 2020 by tpreston
Acrida conica (Giant green slantface) at Lyneham, ACT - 26 Feb 2020 by tpreston
Microcarbo melanoleucos (Little Pied Cormorant) at Lyneham, ACT - 8 Feb 2020 by SamC_
Rhipidura leucophrys (Willie Wagtail) at Lyneham, ACT - 8 Oct 2018 by RodDeb
Platycercus eximius (Eastern Rosella) at Lyneham, ACT - 3 Oct 2018 by Alison Milton
Dimorphotheca ecklonis (African Daisy) at Lyneham, ACT - 3 Oct 2018 by AlisonMilton
Acrocephalus australis (Australian Reed-Warbler) at Lyneham, ACT - 3 Oct 2018 by Alison Milton
Fulica atra (Eurasian Coot) at Lyneham, ACT - 3 Oct 2018 by Alison Milton
Anas gracilis (Grey Teal) at Lyneham, ACT - 15 Jul 2018 by AlisonMilton
Phalacrocorax sulcirostris (Little Black Cormorant) at Lyneham, ACT - 14 Apr 2018 by jbromilow50
Aythya australis (Hardhead) at Lyneham, ACT - 14 Apr 2018 by jbromilow50
Grallina cyanoleuca (Magpie-lark) at Lyneham, ACT - 10 Apr 2018 by jbromilow50
Cacatua sanguinea (Little Corella) at Lyneham, ACT - 10 Apr 2018 by jbromilow50
Cacatua sanguinea (Little Corella) at Lyneham, ACT - 9 Apr 2018 by jbromilow50
Chelodina longicollis (Eastern Long-necked Turtle) at Lyneham, ACT - 10 Dec 2017 by sgrealy

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Species information

  • Calliphora vicina Scientific name
  • European bluebottle Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Exotic
  • Medium Weed or Pest

Sighting information

  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 22 Mar 2023 03:36 PM Recorded on
  • Hejor1 Recorded by

Additional information

  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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