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Sapromyza mallochiana (A lauxaniid fly)

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Lauxaniidae: Lauxaniinae

A small fly unmistakeable by its mottled wings held flat and overlapping over the abdomen, and the twin wide, white stripes on the thorax extending over the head.

They may be seen on low grasses and herbs in moist, shady locations, including in Canberra gardens.

Sapromyza mallochiana is listed in the following regions:

Canberra & Southern Tablelands | Southern Highlands | Barwon South West

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Sapromyza mallochiana (A lauxaniid fly) at WendyM's farm at Freshwater Ck. - 21 Feb 2023 by WendyEM

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Sapromyza mallochiana (A lauxaniid fly) at WendyM's farm at Freshwater Ck. - 26 Dec 2022 by WendyEM

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Sapromyza mallochiana (A lauxaniid fly) at WendyM's farm at Freshwater Ck. - 21 Feb 2023 by WendyEM

Sapromyza mallochiana (A lauxaniid fly) at WendyM's farm at Freshwater Ck. - 26 Dec 2022 by WendyEM

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Species information

Sapromyza mallochiana Scientific name
A lauxaniid fly Common name
Not Sensitive
Local native
Non-invasive or negligible
Up to 627.05m Recorded at altitude
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Location information

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WendyM's farm at Freshwater Ck.
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Freshwater Creek, VIC

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