Ortholfersia (genus)

A louse fly at Ormiston, QLD

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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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Location information

Coordinates 153.242623 -27.514453
Altitude 29.2m
Places Ormiston, QLD

Sighting information

1 Abundance
4 Jun 2023 10:20 AM Recorded on
TimL Recorded by
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TimL NatureMapr Greater Brisbane Other true flies True flies (Diptera) Insects

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
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