Austrotephritis pelia

Australian Fruit Fly at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5)

Austrotephritis pelia at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 27 Nov 2023
Austrotephritis pelia at Franklin Grassland (FRA_5) - 27 Nov 2023
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Identification history

Austrotephritis pelia 14 Dec 2023 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 11 Dec 2023 JenniM

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User's notes

Included in Survey ID#34345. See also record# 4535107 (same fly, I think, but different camera, different flower). It was walking around on top of and under flowers, then resting

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Additional information

  • Yellow buttons Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Unknown Gender
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Other activity Insect behaviour on flower
  • True Pollinator Insect on Flower

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