Ceratopogonidae (family)

Biting Midge at Wodonga, VIC

Ceratopogonidae (family) at Wodonga, VIC - 24 Dec 2024 02:31 PM
Ceratopogonidae (family) at Wodonga, VIC - 24 Dec 2024 02:31 PM
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Identification history

Ceratopogonidae (family) 5 Jan 2025 MichaelMulvaney
Sciaridae sp. (family) 28 Dec 2024 KylieWaldon

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There was a dead European Honey Bee in the tree, so I took a pic, unaware that is was covered in flies. I could see the striped fly and took another one later on, so that's where I have put it for ID. But there are a few different species on it.

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  • Angophora species gum tree Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Resting Insect behaviour on flower
  • True Pollinator Insect on Flower

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