Scaptia sp. (genus)

March fly at Kosciuszko National Park

Scaptia sp. (genus) at Kosciuszko National Park - 29 Dec 2021 11:41 AM
Scaptia sp. (genus) at Kosciuszko National Park - 29 Dec 2021 11:41 AM
Scaptia sp. (genus) at Kosciuszko National Park - 29 Dec 2021 11:41 AM
Scaptia sp. (genus) at Kosciuszko National Park - 29 Dec 2021 11:41 AM
Scaptia sp. (genus) at Kosciuszko National Park - 29 Dec 2021 11:41 AM
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Scaptia sp. (genus) 29 Nov 2023 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 18 Nov 2023 Jubeyjubes

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The numbers of these flies increased with increasing distance along the National Alpine Walking Track towards Omeo, with peak numbers at the Omeo end!

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