Tephritidae sp. (family)

Unidentified Fruit or Seed fly at Killara, VIC

Tephritidae sp. (family) at Killara, VIC - 2 Mar 2025 08:29 AM
Tephritidae sp. (family) at Killara, VIC - 2 Mar 2025 08:29 AM
Tephritidae sp. (family) at Killara, VIC - 2 Mar 2025 08:29 AM
Tephritidae sp. (family) at Killara, VIC - 2 Mar 2025 08:29 AM
Tephritidae sp. (family) at Killara, VIC - 2 Mar 2025 08:29 AM
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Identification history

Bactrocera (Bactrocera) tryoni 4 Mar 2025 DiBickers
Tephritidae sp. (family) 4 Mar 2025 DiBickers
Unidentified 4 Mar 2025 KylieWaldon

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I got a host of insects on a mallow earlier, so when I saw this one I went in for a look and found what I thought was a wasp at first, but I think its a tiny fly. It is so beautiful! Not seen this one before.

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  • mallow weed i think Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

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