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Fungus fly (Tapeigaster luteipennis) Also called &#039;sun fly&#039; in WA. I like the sumo stance of these. <br />
About 14mm long exploring the caps of some galerina species of fungus.<br />
Local nature reserve which suffered from fire one year ago. (Wicks) Australia,Fall,Geotagged,Tapeigaster luteipennis Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Fungus fly (Tapeigaster luteipennis)

Also called 'sun fly' in WA. I like the sumo stance of these.
About 14mm long exploring the caps of some galerina species of fungus.
Local nature reserve which suffered from fire one year ago. (Wicks)

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Tapeigaster luteipennis is a fly in the Tapeigaster genus.

Similar species: True Flies
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Mark Ridgway

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Uploaded Mar 6, 2016. Captured Apr 28, 2015 03:07 in 26 Basin-Olinda Rd, The Basin VIC 3154, Australia.
  • DSC-HX30V
  • f/4.0
  • 1/50s
  • ISO100
  • 8.89mm