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Island Fly
Dirioxa pornia
-38.2068, 145.109
Field Notes
Description:
About 8 mm in length this fruit fly had black wings with distinct white patterns. The body and large eyes were a reddish grey colour.
Habitat:
Spotted on a cut-end of a branch of a gum tree in a nature reserve. This is an Australian native.
Notes:
Very actively looking around with constantly moving wings. <br> A species of fruit fly with larvae that feed on over ripe, damaged or fallen fruit. <br>Family: Tephritidae
Reference Links:
Dirioxa pornia - Wikipedia
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PublishedJanuary 3, 2024
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