Helina
Muscid fly(genus) at Gungahlin, ACT
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| Helina | MichaelMulvaney | 20 Oct 2026 | |
| Unverified | chriselidie | 18 Oct 2026 |
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I noticed several different flies in this area that were sitting in an unusual position, with their wings bent forward. They were not moving, maybe dead? At least this one's mouthparts appeared stuck to the gumleaf.
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Location information
- Coordinates 149.133997-35.190986
- Maps Mulanggari Grasslands
- Places Gungahlin, ACT
Sighting information
- At least 1 Abundance
- 17 Oct 2026 07:01 PM Recorded on
- chriselidie Recorded by
- Eucalyptus Associated plant
- 5mm to 12mm Animal size
Collections
- chriselidie NatureMapr Canberra & Southern Tablelands Latest Helina sp. (genus) Other true flies True flies (Diptera) Insects
Species information
- Helina Scientific name
- Muscid fly(genus) Common name
- Not Sensitive
- Local native
- Non-invasive or negligible
- Up to 908.3m Recorded at altitude
Record quality
Quality score
5 / 7
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- Nearby sighting(s) of same species
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