Rutilia sp. (genus)

A Rutilia bristle fly, subgenus unknown at Longwarry North, VIC

Rutilia sp. (genus) at Longwarry North, VIC - 18 Mar 2024
Rutilia sp. (genus) at Longwarry North, VIC - 18 Mar 2024
Rutilia sp. (genus) at Longwarry North, VIC - 18 Mar 2024
Rutilia sp. (genus) at Longwarry North, VIC - 18 Mar 2024
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Identification history

Rutilia sp. (genus) 18 Mar 2024 RogerF
Dichaetomyia sp. (genus) 18 Mar 2024 Petesteamer

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User's notes

Thornell's Reserve. Unusual fly: larger than a housefly, spends a lot of airtime in perfect hover mode, long enough to focus and shoot a picture, see photo 3 of the group.. Today there was some interaction with other flies (same type), didn't look friendly.

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  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 18 Mar 2024 09:25 AM Recorded on
  • Petesteamer Recorded by

Additional information

  • Unknown Shrub: see photos for indicators. Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Unknown Gender
  • Breeding behaviour
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Resting Insect behaviour on flower

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