Cydistomyia sp. (genus)

2 A horse fly at Wellington Point, QLD

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Identification history

	Cydistomyia sp. (genus)	4 Jan 2025	MichaelMulvaney
	Unverified	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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Location information

Places Wellington Point, QLD

Sighting information

1 Abundance
TimL Recorded by
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TimL March or Horse flies (Tabanidae) True flies (Diptera) Insects Greater Brisbane NatureMapr

Additional information

12mm to 25mm Animal size
Alive / healthy Animal health

Species information

Cydistomyia sp. (genus) Scientific name
A horse fly Common name
Not Sensitive
Local native
Non-invasive or negligible
15.1m Recorded at altitude
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