Calliphora stygia

Brown blowfly or Brown bomber at Stromlo, ACT

Calliphora stygia at Stromlo, ACT - 6 Aug 2023
Calliphora stygia at Stromlo, ACT - 6 Aug 2023
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Calliphora stygia 13 Aug 2023 MichaelMulvaney
Calliphora stygia 12 Aug 2023 KorinneM

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On sighting 4503146

5 comments

RogerF wrote:
   12 Aug 2023
Thanks Korinne. Maybe you would like to try your patience on Leucopogon fletcheri that is just coming into flower on nthe hill nin Canberra such as Wanniassa NR
KorinneM wrote:
   12 Aug 2023
@RogerF I have a bunch more to post, including from Bluetts again. Never enough time to process photos! I'll look up that plant and info about Wanniassa NR. Not one I've been to, I don't think.
KorinneM wrote:
   12 Aug 2023
@RogerF I think that's also just about to come into flower at Bluett's too.
RogerF wrote:
   12 Aug 2023
I forgot to add Pimelea to the list. Just coming into flower. Its narrow tubular flowers are a challenge for most pollinators to reach the nectary
KorinneM wrote:
   12 Aug 2023
@RogerF I'll keep an eye out for things when I'm exploring. ;-) You'll see a bunch more to come from me from what I already need to process.

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  • Acacia rubida Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Male Gender
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  • Feeding on nectar or pollen Insect behaviour on flower
  • True Pollinator Insect on Flower

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