Tephritidae sp. (family)

Unidentified Fruit or Seed fly at Gundaroo, NSW

Tephritidae sp. (family) at Gundaroo, NSW - 20 Sep 2024 11:33 AM
Tephritidae sp. (family) at Gundaroo, NSW - 20 Sep 2024 11:33 AM
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Identification history

Tephritidae sp. (family) 27 Sep 2024 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 26 Sep 2024 ConBoekel

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This is a bit of a guess but it does look as if the fly has the ovipositor out and ready for action.

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  • record no 4595201 Craspedia variabilis Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Egg laying Breeding behaviour
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Breeding behaviour Insect behaviour on flower
  • True Pollinator Insect on Flower

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