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Bristle Fly  - Tachinidae sp <a href="http://www.brisbaneinsects.com/brisbane_tachinids/UnknownTachinid.html" rel="nofollow">http://www.brisbaneinsects.com/brisbane_tachinids/UnknownTachinid.html</a><br />
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Tachinid flies are commonly known as parasites of caterpillars, bugs, moths, grasshoppers, and earwigs. They lay their eggs near or in the host; the larvae then burrow their way into the body of the host, sucking its bodily fluids and eventually killing the host. The adult Tachinid flies feed on nectar and pollen. Australia,Geotagged,Summer Click/tap to enlarge

Bristle Fly - Tachinidae sp

http://www.brisbaneinsects.com/brisbane_tachinids/UnknownTachinid.html

Tachinid flies are commonly known as parasites of caterpillars, bugs, moths, grasshoppers, and earwigs. They lay their eggs near or in the host; the larvae then burrow their way into the body of the host, sucking its bodily fluids and eventually killing the host. The adult Tachinid flies feed on nectar and pollen.

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  1. That's the same page that I ended my search with as well ;). Not sure who this pretty fly is! Posted 4 years ago
    1. Besseria lateritia ? Posted 4 years ago
      1. Hmm, that seems close. But, the abdominal markings are different:
        https://www.researchgate.net/figure/Besseria-lateritia-Meigen-1824-female-a-lateral-view-and-b-abdomen-dorsal-view_fig5_301330241

        Posted 4 years ago

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Uploaded Feb 18, 2021. Captured Feb 18, 2021 12:15 in 58-82 Terrace Falls Rd, Hazelbrook NSW 2779, Australia.
  • NIKON D7100
  • f/14.0
  • 1/160s
  • ISO800
  • 105mm