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Calliphora vicina

1 European bluebottle at Downer, ACT

Calliphora vicina at Downer, ACT - 4 Oct 2023
Calliphora vicina at Downer, ACT - 4 Oct 2023
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Calliphora vicina 9 Oct 2023 MichaelMulvaney
Calliphora vicina 4 Oct 2023 RobertD
Calliphora sp. (genus) 4 Oct 2023 RobertD

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Alisterus scapularis (Australian King-Parrot) at Downer, ACT - 19 Jul 2024 by RobertD
Boreoides subulatus (Wingless Soldier Fly) at Downer, ACT - 13 Apr 2024 by RobertD
Hippotion celerio (Vine Hawk Moth) at Downer, ACT - 9 Apr 2024 by RobertD
Dolophones sp. (genus) (Wrap-around spider) at Downer, ACT - 21 Mar 2024 by RobertD
Amegilla sp. (genus) (Blue Banded Bee) at Downer, ACT - 19 Mar 2024 by RobertD
Apertochrysa edwardsi (A Green Lacewing) at Downer, ACT - 18 Mar 2024 by RobertD
Pterygophorus cinctus (Bottlebrush sawfly) at Downer, ACT - 17 Mar 2024 by RobertD
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Downer, ACT - 7 Mar 2024 by RobertD
Culladia cuneiferellus (Crambinae moth) at Downer, ACT - 1 Mar 2024 by RobertD
Cacatua sanguinea (Little Corella) at Downer, ACT - 29 Feb 2024 by RobertD
Cacatua galerita (Sulphur-crested Cockatoo) at Downer, ACT - 29 Feb 2024 by RobertD
Crocidosema plebejana (Cotton Tipworm Moth) at Downer, ACT - 15 Feb 2024 by RobertD
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Downer, ACT - 13 Feb 2024 by RobertD
Dispar compacta (Barred Skipper) at Downer, ACT - 8 Feb 2024 by RobertD
Lasioglossum (Parasphecodes) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Downer, ACT - 8 Feb 2024 by RobertD
Chloroclystis catastreptes (Green and Brown Carpet) at Downer, ACT - 8 Feb 2024 by RobertD
Cracticus torquatus (Grey Butcherbird) at Downer, ACT - 7 Feb 2024 by RobertD
Lecithocera (genus) (A Gelechioid moth) at Downer, ACT - 6 Feb 2024 by RobertD
Hortophora sp. (genus) (Garden orb weaver) at Downer, ACT - 6 Feb 2024 by RobertD
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Downer, ACT - 6 Feb 2024 by RobertD
Ellipsidion australe (Austral Ellipsidion cockroach) at Downer, ACT - 6 Feb 2024 by RobertD
Blattodea (order) (Unidentified cockroach) at Downer, ACT - 6 Feb 2024 by RobertD
Apis mellifera (European honey bee) at Downer, ACT - 5 Feb 2024 by RobertD
Musgraveia sulciventris (Bronze Orange Bug) at Downer, ACT - 4 Feb 2024 by RobertD
Epiphyas xylodes (A Tortricid moth (Tortricinae)) at Downer, ACT - 4 Feb 2024 by RobertD
Strepera graculina (Pied Currawong) at Downer, ACT - 4 Feb 2024 by RobertD
Grallina cyanoleuca (Magpie-lark) at Downer, ACT - 4 Feb 2024 by RobertD
Scenedra decoratalis (A Pyralid moth) at Downer, ACT - 1 Feb 2024 by RobertD
Papilio aegeus (Orchard Swallowtail, Large Citrus Butterfly) at Downer, ACT - 29 Jan 2024 by RobertD
Junonia villida (Meadow Argus) at Downer, ACT - 29 Jan 2024 by RobertD
Norfolius howensis (Diamond-banded Nymphid) at Downer, ACT - 26 Jan 2024 by RobertD
Phalaenoides glycinae (Grapevine Moth) at Downer, ACT - 26 Jan 2024 by RobertD
Gymnorhina tibicen (Australian Magpie) at Downer, ACT - 26 Jan 2024 by RobertD
Apolinus lividigaster (Yellow Shouldered Ladybird) at Downer, ACT - 25 Jan 2024 by RobertD
Glyphipterix chrysoplanetis (A Sedge Moth) at Downer, ACT - 23 Jan 2024 by RobertD
Labdia deliciosella (A Cosmet moth) at Downer, ACT - 18 Jan 2024 by RobertD
Platycoris rotundatus (A shield bug) at Downer, ACT - 16 Jan 2024 by RobertD
Leucauge dromedaria (Silver dromedary spider) at Downer, ACT - 13 Jan 2024 by RobertD
Lepidoptera unclassified IMMATURE moth at Downer, ACT - 12 Jan 2024 by RobertD
Carphurus sp. (genus) (Soft-winged flower beetle) at Downer, ACT - 9 Jan 2024 by RobertD
Caedicia simplex (Common Garden Katydid) at Downer, ACT - 9 Jan 2024 by RobertD
Chrysomya sp. (genus) (A green/blue blowfly) at Downer, ACT - 7 Jan 2024 by RobertD
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Downer, ACT - 7 Jan 2024 by RobertD
Syllitus rectus (Longhorn beetle) at Downer, ACT - 7 Jan 2024 by RobertD
Chironomidae (family) (Non-biting Midge) at Downer, ACT - 5 Jan 2024 by RobertD
Anzora unicolor (Grey Planthopper) at Downer, ACT - 5 Jan 2024 by RobertD
Phasia sp. (genus) (A bristle fly) at Downer, ACT - 5 Jan 2024 by RobertD
Odontomyia hunteri (Soldier fly) at Downer, ACT - 3 Jan 2024 by RobertD
Zizina otis (Common Grass-Blue) at Downer, ACT - 3 Jan 2024 by RobertD
Exaireta spinigera (Garden Soldier Fly) at Downer, ACT - 2 Jan 2024 by RobertD
Scopula rubraria (Reddish Wave, Plantain Moth) at Downer, ACT - 1 Jan 2024 by RobertD
Mordella dumbrelli (Dumbrell's Pintail Beetle) at Downer, ACT - 30 Dec 2023 by RobertD
Thomisus spectabilis (Spectacular Crab Spider) at Downer, ACT - 28 Dec 2023 by RobertD
Pentatomidae (family) (Shield or Stink bug) at Downer, ACT - 27 Dec 2023 by RobertD
Tortricopsis pyroptis (A Concealer moth (Wingia Group)) at Downer, ACT - 26 Dec 2023 by RobertD
Meritastis ursina (A Tortricid moth) at Downer, ACT - 26 Dec 2023 by RobertD
Stomorhina sp. (genus) (Snout fly) at Downer, ACT - 26 Dec 2023 by RobertD
Scolypopa australis (Passionvine hopper, Fluffy bum) at Downer, ACT - 26 Dec 2023 by RobertD
Opisthoncus sexmaculatus (Six-marked jumping spider) at Downer, ACT - 24 Dec 2023 by RobertD
Helpis minitabunda (Threatening jumping spider) at Downer, ACT - 22 Dec 2023 by RobertD
Mordellidae (family) (Unidentified pintail or tumbling flower beetle) at Downer, ACT - 22 Dec 2023 by RobertD
Lehtinelagia prasina (Leek-green flower spider) at Downer, ACT - 18 Dec 2023 by RobertD
Lasioglossum (Homalictus) sphecodoides (Furrow Bee) at Downer, ACT - 18 Dec 2023 by RobertD
Exoneura sp. (genus) (A reed bee) at Downer, ACT - 18 Dec 2023 by RobertD
Fabriogenia sp. (genus) (Spider wasp) at Downer, ACT - 17 Dec 2023 by RobertD
Cyclocephala signaticollis (Argentinian scarab) at Downer, ACT - 15 Dec 2023 by RobertD
Chrysididae (family) (Cuckoo wasp or Emerald wasp) at Downer, ACT - 15 Dec 2023 by RobertD
Hylaeus (Prosopisteron) littleri (Hylaeine colletid bee) at Downer, ACT - 15 Dec 2023 by RobertD
Odontomyia opertanea (A soldier fly) at Downer, ACT - 15 Dec 2023 by RobertD
Heteropsilopus ingenuus (A long-legged fly) at Downer, ACT - 15 Dec 2023 by RobertD
Apiformes (informal group) (Unidentified bee) at Downer, ACT - 13 Dec 2023 by RobertD
Daerlac cephalotes (Ant Mimicking Seedbug) at Downer, ACT - 13 Dec 2023 by RobertD
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Downer, ACT - 11 Dec 2023 by RobertD
Gminatus australis (Orange assassin bug) at Downer, ACT - 11 Dec 2023 by RobertD
Anestia (genus) (A tiger moth) at Downer, ACT - 11 Dec 2023 by RobertD
Thomisidae (family) (Unidentified Crab spider or Flower spider) at Downer, ACT - 9 Dec 2023 by RobertD
Scutiphora pedicellata (Metallic Jewel Bug) at Downer, ACT - 9 Dec 2023 by RobertD
Amegilla (Zonamegilla) asserta (Blue Banded Bee) at Downer, ACT - 6 Dec 2023 by RobertD
Maratus griseus (Jumping spider) at Downer, ACT - 5 Dec 2023 by RobertD
Chrysididae (family) (Cuckoo wasp or Emerald wasp) at Downer, ACT - 4 Dec 2023 by RobertD
Cerdistus sp. (genus) (Slender Robber Fly) at Downer, ACT - 4 Dec 2023 by RobertD
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Downer, ACT - 4 Dec 2023 by RobertD
Chrysididae (family) (Cuckoo wasp or Emerald wasp) at Downer, ACT - 4 Dec 2023 by RobertD
Hylaeus (Prosopisteron) littleri (Hylaeine colletid bee) at Downer, ACT - 1 Dec 2023 by RobertD
Helpis sp. (genus) (Unidentified Bronze Jumping Spider) at Downer, ACT - 1 Dec 2023 by RobertD
Lasioglossum (Chilalictus) sp. (genus & subgenus) (Halictid bee) at Downer, ACT - 29 Oct 2023 by RobertD
Hylaeus sp. (genus) (A masked bee) at Downer, ACT - 29 Oct 2023 by RobertD
Labium sp. (genus) (An Ichneumon wasp) at Downer, ACT - 29 Oct 2023 by RobertD
Labium sp. (genus) (An Ichneumon wasp) at Downer, ACT - 28 Oct 2023 by RobertD
Hylaeus (Prosopisteron) primulipictus (Hylaeine colletid bee) at Downer, ACT - 28 Oct 2023 by RobertD
Chauliognathus lugubris (Plague Soldier Beetle) at Downer, ACT - 28 Oct 2023 by RobertD
Calliphora stygia (Brown blowfly or Brown bomber) at Downer, ACT - 14 Oct 2023 by RobertD
Sarcophagidae sp. (family) (Unidentified flesh fly) at Downer, ACT - 14 Oct 2023 by RobertD
Alisterus scapularis (Australian King-Parrot) at Downer, ACT - 8 Sep 2023 by RobertD
Trichoglossus moluccanus (Rainbow Lorikeet) at Downer, ACT - 28 Aug 2023 by RobertD
Strepera graculina (Pied Currawong) at Downer, ACT - 15 Aug 2023 by RobertD
Cacatua galerita (Sulphur-crested Cockatoo) at Downer, ACT - 15 Aug 2023 by RobertD
Corcorax melanorhamphos (White-winged Chough) at Downer, ACT - 29 Jul 2023 by RobertD
Alisterus scapularis (Australian King-Parrot) at Downer, ACT - 24 Jul 2023 by RobertD
Trichoglossus moluccanus (Rainbow Lorikeet) at Downer, ACT - 20 Jul 2023 by RobertD

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Sighting information

  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 4 Oct 2023 02:23 PM Recorded on
  • RobertD Recorded by

Additional information

  • Flowering quince Associated plant
  • Generally seem to be feeding off aphids or their secretions Associated Insect
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Resting Insect behaviour on flower

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