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Observer
rogerdrakeDescription
One of two members of genus within range, ID provided by curator DPIRD WA.
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Genus LaevophilosciaObserver
rogerdrakeDescription
8-10mm, on upper surface of wet log.
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Halfbands (Genus Melangyna)Observer
rogerdrakeDescription
Small (~7mm) Melangyna sp. Hoverfly on Hypocalymma angustifolium.
Pollen visible on face, eye, and on hind tarsi.
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Genus DilophusObserver
rogerdrakeDescription
About 10mm. On Hakea prostrata. Very interested in flowers, but ready to move off while being photographed.
Seems to be a Bibionid, not so sure about Dilophus.
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Bristle Flies (Family Tachinidae)Observer
rogerdrakeDescription
Small Tachinid on Hibbertia hypericoides.
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Xyroscelis crocataObserver
rogerdrakeDescription
Male Zamia Jewel Beetle, Xyroscelis crocata, 6-7mm.
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Slender Gumleaf Grasshopper (Goniaea vocans)Observer
rogerdrakeDescription
About 45mm, seen in company with both other G. vocans and G. australasiae. On Acacia pulchella after flying from ground in Jarrah/Marri understory.
