Blepharotes splendidissimus

Giant Blue Robber Fly at Inverell, NSW

Blepharotes splendidissimus at Inverell, NSW - 30 Dec 2022
Blepharotes splendidissimus at Inverell, NSW - 30 Dec 2022
Blepharotes splendidissimus at Inverell, NSW - 30 Dec 2022
Blepharotes splendidissimus at Inverell, NSW - 30 Dec 2022
Blepharotes splendidissimus at Inverell, NSW - 30 Dec 2022
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Identification history

Blepharotes splendidissimus 1 Jan 2023 MichaelBedingfield
Unidentified 31 Dec 2022 CStewart

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Pretty sure it’s a Blepharotes Splendidissimus. First time I’ve seen one and I’ve lived here 38 years. Lucky to find the pupa too. Such a pretty fly.

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Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 30 Dec 2022 09:32 AM Recorded on
  • CStewart Recorded by

Additional information

  • Adult was crawling on a rotting tree stump. Pupa found at base of same stump. Associated plant
  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size
  • Unknown Gender
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

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