Chaetophthalmus sp. (genus)
A bristle fly at Franklin, ACT
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| Chaetophthalmus sp. (genus) | MichaelMulvaney | 22 Sep 2025 | ||
| Unverified | chriselidie | 19 Sep 2025 |
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Lapping up nectar using long black proboscis.
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Location information
- Places Franklin, ACT
Sighting information
- 1 Abundance
- chriselidie Recorded by
- Geraldton Wax Associated plant
- 12mm to 25mm Animal size
- Yes Insect on a flower
Collections
- chriselidie NatureMapr Canberra & Southern Tablelands Chaetophthalmus sp. (genus) Bristle Flies (Tachinidae) True flies (Diptera) Insects
Species information
- Chaetophthalmus sp. (genus) Scientific name
- A bristle fly Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 1740.8m Recorded at altitude
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