Scaptia (Scaptia) auriflua

A flower-feeding march fly at Wodonga, VIC

Scaptia (Scaptia) auriflua at Wodonga, VIC - 8 Jan 2023 09:39 AM
Scaptia (Scaptia) auriflua at Wodonga, VIC - 8 Jan 2023 09:39 AM
Scaptia (Scaptia) auriflua at Wodonga, VIC - 8 Jan 2023 09:39 AM
Scaptia (Scaptia) auriflua at Wodonga, VIC - 8 Jan 2023 09:39 AM
Scaptia (Scaptia) auriflua at Wodonga, VIC - 8 Jan 2023 09:39 AM
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Identification history

Scaptia (Scaptia) auriflua 26 Feb 2023 MichaelMulvaney
Scaptia (Scaptia) auriflua 8 Jan 2023 KylieWaldon
Unverified 8 Jan 2023 KylieWaldon

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most exotic looking fly! only found four but there could have been more.

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  • gum tree Associated plant
  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Feeding on nectar or pollen Insect behaviour on flower
  • True Insect on a flower

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