Diptera · Native

Bush fly

Musca vetustissima

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FIELD CHARACTERS

What to look for

A small dark true fly; inspect wing and thorax details.

Photograph resting individuals and record the substrate.

Identification limits

Many small flies are similar. Precise identification often needs magnification.

These introductory notes and broad habitat associations do not replace a species key.

VICTORIA · ALL LIFE STAGES

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