Chlorotachina sp. (genus)

A bristle fly at Killara, VIC

Chlorotachina sp. (genus) at Killara, VIC - 24 Nov 2024
Chlorotachina sp. (genus) at Killara, VIC - 24 Nov 2024
Chlorotachina sp. (genus) at Killara, VIC - 24 Nov 2024
Chlorotachina sp. (genus) at Killara, VIC - 24 Nov 2024
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Identification history

Chlorotachina sp. (genus) 13 Jan 2025 MichaelMulvaney
Amenia leonina group (albomaculata-leonina species group) 24 Nov 2024 KylieWaldon
Unidentified 24 Nov 2024 KylieWaldon

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Not sure I've had this fly in my local area before. Have seen it on the coast and elsewhere. Will need to go back and look!

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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 Pollinator Insect on Flower

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