Cydistomyia sp. (genus)

2 A horse fly at Wellington Point, QLD

Cydistomyia sp. (genus) at Wellington Point, QLD - 21 Mar 2023
Cydistomyia sp. (genus) at Wellington Point, QLD - 21 Mar 2023
Cydistomyia sp. (genus) at Wellington Point, QLD - 21 Mar 2023
Cydistomyia sp. (genus) at Wellington Point, QLD - 21 Mar 2023
Cydistomyia sp. (genus) at Wellington Point, QLD - 21 Mar 2023
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Identification history

Cydistomyia sp. (genus) 4 Jan 2025 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 22 Mar 2023 TimL

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User's notes

Possibly a March fly and maybe female based upon there being space between the compound eyes, and on the development of the proboscis. However, not sure. The ends of the wings show signs of tearing and wing wear.

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