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Laphria Fly
Laphria telecles
-37.8569, 145.321
Field Notes
Description:
This fly was about 18 mm and appeared totally black except for the basal part of the hind femora which was a bright orange. The anterior part of the thorax seemed to have a white marking radiating from the middle on either side. Calypters appeared yellow. the eyes reflected a deep teal colour.
I could just see small white spots along the lateral aspect of the abdomen.
Short bristles covered the legs.
Habitat:
Spotted resting on Gahnia ( native grass) in a nature reserve. <br>
Occurrence record: <br>
http://bie.ala.org.au/species/Laphria+telecles
Notes:
Family: Asilidae ( Robber Flies).
Reference Links:
Laphria telecles - Diptera: Brachycera: Orthorrhapha
Species ID Suggestions
Spotted for Missions
Photographed
PublishedNovember 22, 2015
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