Calliphora stygia

Brown blowfly or Brown bomber at Wodonga

Calliphora stygia at Wodonga - 26 Nov 2023
Calliphora stygia at Wodonga - 26 Nov 2023
Calliphora stygia at Wodonga - 26 Nov 2023
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Identification history

Calliphora stygia 3 May 2024 MichaelMulvaney
Calliphora stygia 28 Nov 2023 KylieWaldon
Unidentified 28 Nov 2023 KylieWaldon

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They appeared to be feeding though many were just resting. And there were lots and lots of them. Personally I call these the golden butt fly!

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  • 50 Abundance
  • 26 Nov 2023 09:07 AM Recorded on
  • KylieWaldon Recorded by

Additional information

  • kunzea Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Feeding on nectar or pollen Insect behaviour on flower
  • True Pollinator Insect on Flower

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