Green Parasitic Fly
Scientific Name: Rutilia Formosa
Other Common Names:
Species documented in 1830 by Robineau- Desvoidy.
Description
This parasitic fly has an approximate body
length of 18mm to 20mm. It has a hairy body, with bright vivid green colourings. The colourings
can also include shades of gold through to blue. This is one of the largest flies belonging to
the Tachinidae family.
Reproduction/Lifecycle
The Tachinidae family of flies to which this species belongs
are parasitic flies. The larvae of the Green Parasitic Fly is a parasite in other insects.
Habitat
This specimen was collected in a suburb of Melbourne. These flies are found across
Australia.
Diet
Miscellaneous
This species underwent taxonomic scrutiny by Thomson C. on December 18th,
2004.
Found in:
NSW,NT,QLD,SA,TAS,VIC,WA,
References/Bibliography:
Catalog of Life. (2006), 2006 Annual Checklist, ITIS. Available
from <http://annual.sp2000.org/show_species_details.php?record_id=416088> [Accessed 13th
January 2007]
