Calliphora stygia

Brown blowfly or Brown bomber at WREN Reserves

Calliphora stygia at WREN Reserves - 25 Nov 2023 10:22 AM
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Calliphora stygia 4 May 2024 MichaelMulvaney
Unverified 27 Nov 2023 KylieWaldon

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Flies of different sizes but similar appearance most with that golden butt.

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  • kunzea Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Feeding on nectar or pollen Insect behaviour on flower
  • True Insect on a flower

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