Diptera (order)

Fly - Unidentified at Mugga Mugga Grassland (MMW)

Diptera (order) at Mugga Mugga Grassland (MMW) - 31 Jan 2024 11:41 AM
Diptera (order) at Mugga Mugga Grassland (MMW) - 31 Jan 2024 11:41 AM
Diptera (order) at Mugga Mugga Grassland (MMW) - 31 Jan 2024 11:41 AM
Diptera (order) at Mugga Mugga Grassland (MMW) - 31 Jan 2024 11:41 AM
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Diptera (order) 31 Jan 2024 MichaelMulvaney

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about 5-7mm, possibly a soldier fly. This is one of two different fly species observed during survey of 31 Jan 2024, unfortunately neither well photographed

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  • Chrysocephalum apiculatum Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Feeding on nectar or pollen Insect behaviour on flower
  • True Pollinator Insect on Flower

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