Odontomyia hunteri

Soldier fly at Wodonga, VIC

Odontomyia hunteri at Wodonga, VIC - 9 Oct 2022 09:04 AM
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Odontomyia hunteri 17 Nov 2022 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 9 Oct 2022 KylieWaldon

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these quite pretty flies were really noticeable but my camera couldn't see them unless i put my hand in behind. Slow flying, and landing was like dropping straight down. And very tame. Not sure when they landed on flowers were they feeding or just sitting there.

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  • dianella, peas Associated Insect
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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