Ortholfersia (genus)

A louse fly at Ormiston, QLD

Ortholfersia (genus) at Ormiston, QLD - 4 Jun 2023 10:20 AM
Ortholfersia (genus) at Ormiston, QLD - 4 Jun 2023 10:20 AM
Ortholfersia (genus) at Ormiston, QLD - 4 Jun 2023 10:20 AM
Ortholfersia (genus) at Ormiston, QLD - 4 Jun 2023 10:20 AM
Ortholfersia (genus) at Ormiston, QLD - 4 Jun 2023 10:20 AM
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Identification history

Ortholfersia (genus) 19 Feb 2025 MichaelMulvaney
Unverified 6 Jun 2023 TimL

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The first time I've seen one of these insects so unsure what it is. Placed it under 'Other Insects' for now to get the sighting on the record. It has characteristic eyes and jaws which should help with identification. It flew away quite fast once disturbed. Thanks to Barbara for help with the sighting which was not far from a creek.

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Sighting information

Additional information

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

Species information

  • Ortholfersia (genus) Scientific name
  • A louse fly Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local native
  • Non-invasive or negligible
  • 29.2m to 636.7m Recorded at altitude
  • Machine learning

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