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Unidentified at suppressed - 11 May 2023
Unidentified at suppressed - 11 May 2023
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Identification history

Exorista sp. (genus) 12 May 2023 SimoneC

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2 comments

KimberiRP wrote:
   21 Jul 2023
I can't say whether this is an Exorista or even Tachinidae - it might be Sarcophagidae.
AliBear wrote:
   21 Mar 2024
I think this looks more like a flesh fly (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sarcophagidae)

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Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 11 May 2023 12:56 PM Recorded on
  • SimoneC Recorded by

Additional information

  • Alyssum Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Resting Insect behaviour on flower
  • True Pollinator Insect on Flower

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