Trichophthalma sp. (genus)

Tangle-vein fly at Castle Creek, VIC

Trichophthalma sp. (genus) at Castle Creek, VIC - 10 Jul 2021
Trichophthalma sp. (genus) at Castle Creek, VIC - 10 Jul 2021
Trichophthalma sp. (genus) at Castle Creek, VIC - 10 Jul 2021
Trichophthalma sp. (genus) at Castle Creek, VIC - 10 Jul 2021
Request use of media

Identification history

Trichophthalma sp. (genus) 15 Jul 2021 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 10 Jul 2021 KylieWaldon

Identify this sighting


Please Login or Register to identify this sighting.

User's notes

I stalked three bushes to try and get whatever insects were on them. I think this is a bee

1 comment

   15 Jul 2021
Only one pair of wings so a fly - other insects have two pairs. Tangled veins on wings are distinctive.

Please Login or Register to comment.

Location information

Sighting information

Additional information

  • Acacia ulicifolia Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Unknown Gender

Species information

Record quality

  • Images or audio
  • More than one media file
  • Verified by an expert moderator
  • Nearby sighting(s) of same species
  • GPS evidence of location
  • Description
  • Additional attributes
1,906,324 sightings of 21,341 species from 13,151 contributors
CCA 3.0 | privacy
We acknowledge the Traditional Owners of this land and acknowledge their continuing connection to their culture. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present.