Austrotephritis sp. (genus)

Fruit fly or Seed fly at Belvoir Park

Austrotephritis sp. (genus) at Belvoir Park - 24 Nov 2023 11:29 AM
Austrotephritis sp. (genus) at Belvoir Park - 24 Nov 2023 11:29 AM
Austrotephritis sp. (genus) at Belvoir Park - 24 Nov 2023 11:29 AM
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Austrotephritis sp. (genus) 3 May 2024 MichaelMulvaney
Tephritidae sp. (family) 24 Nov 2023 KylieWaldon

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It flew in, and then just stayed there between the hanging branches and leaves. With that and the breeze it was near impossible to sneak between and take photos. One of my favourite flies, but always challenging.

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