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Tachinid sp. Australia,Black and White Giant Fly,Formosia speciosa,Geotagged,Summer Click/tap to enlarge PromotedSpecies introCountry intro

Tachinid sp.

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  1. View Kari Dawson's profile
    Kari Dawson
    Bullet Ant
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    These handsome, rather large flies occasionally appear on extremely hot days. This individual was 12 mm long, and was resting on the side of the house. Posted 2 years ago
  2. View Christine Young's profile
    Christine Young
    Lion
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    Beautiful pattern and detail! Posted 2 years ago
  3. View Christine Young's profile
    Christine Young
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    Compare to this species: Formosia speciosa

    https://bie.ala.org.au/species/urn:lsid:biodiversity.org.au:afd.taxon:88350702-9052-4e41-a296-9b8a197c8522#gallery     Posted 2 years ago
    1. View Mark Ridgway's profile
      Mark Ridgway
      Lion
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      Spot on Christine... I was just researching the same although her 12mm long must be way off. 8-( Posted 8 months ago, modified 8 months ago
      1. View Christine Young's profile
        Christine Young
        Lion
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        Thanks for confirming, Mark. Posted 8 months ago

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The Black and White Giant Fly

Formosia speciosa is a fly in the family Tachinidae.

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Similar species: True Flies
Species identified by Christine Young
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By Kari Dawson

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Uploaded Mar 30, 2018. Captured Feb 23, 2018 12:32 in 28 Craig Terrace, Mount Barker SA 5251, Australia.
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  • DMC-TZ40
  • f/4.9
  • 10/600s
  • ISO320
  • 11.7mm
Captured in the summer. More summer photos.

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