Steganopsis melanogaster

A lauxaniid fly at Wodonga, VIC

Steganopsis melanogaster at Wodonga, VIC - 5 Nov 2022
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Identification history

Steganopsis melanogaster 27 Mar 2023 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 6 Nov 2022 KylieWaldon

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I thought this was a leaf beetle, but now not so sure. It seems to have fly like eyes and hairs on its back.

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  • 1 Abundance
  • 5 Nov 2022 09:02 AM Recorded on
  • KylieWaldon Recorded by

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  • Eucalyptus Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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