Diptera (order)

Fly - Unidentified at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve

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Diptera (order) 27 Jun 2024 MichaelBedingfield
Diptera (order) 27 Jun 2024 RogerF
Unverified 24 Jun 2024 TimL

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When the frog shown in sighting 4577712 was turned over this tiny slug-like creature was attached to the underside. It was slightly longer than a Springtail. Unsure what it was so have placed it under 'Slugs' for now.

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Michael123 wrote:
   25 Jun 2024
not a mollusc, probably an insect larvae
   25 Jun 2024
Moved to Unidentified Insects
WendyEM wrote:
   25 Jun 2024
Leech?
RogerF wrote:
   27 Jun 2024
Maggot. Higher Diptera larva.
RogerF wrote:
   27 Jun 2024
Could be Bactrachomyia larvae (Chloropidae) a parasite of frogs

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  • 1 Abundance
  • 22 Jun 2024 11:18 AM Recorded on
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  • Less than 5mm Animal size

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