Austrotephritis sp. (genus)

Fruit fly or Seed fly at Belvoir Park

Austrotephritis sp. (genus) at Belvoir Park - 24 Nov 2023
Austrotephritis sp. (genus) at Belvoir Park - 24 Nov 2023
Austrotephritis sp. (genus) at Belvoir Park - 24 Nov 2023
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Identification history

Austrotephritis sp. (genus) 3 May 2024 MichaelMulvaney
Tephritidae sp. (family) 24 Nov 2023 KylieWaldon

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User's notes

It flew in, and then just stayed there between the hanging branches and leaves. With that and the breeze it was near impossible to sneak between and take photos. One of my favourite flies, but always challenging.

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  • 24 Nov 2023 11:29 AM Recorded on
  • KylieWaldon Recorded by

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  • spotted gum Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

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