Ortholfersia (genus)

A louse fly at Jervis Bay Village, JBT

Ortholfersia (genus) at Jervis Bay Village, JBT - 2 Jun 2025 10:10 AM
Ortholfersia (genus) at Jervis Bay Village, JBT - 2 Jun 2025 10:10 AM
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Ortholfersia (genus) 30 Jul 2025 MichaelMulvaney
Ortholfersia (genus) 2 Jun 2025 HelenCross

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When I scratched the back of this Eastern Grey Kangaroo 2 of these flied emerged from its fur

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HelenCross wrote:
   2 Jun 2025
Not sure if I've got the ID correct but have you seen these flies on macropods @DonFletcher ?
DonFletcher wrote:
   2 Jun 2025
Hi Helen, Yes I have seen small, brown, fast moving parasitic flies on EGKs, but only occasionally. Sorry I dont know their ID.
HelenCross wrote:
   2 Jun 2025
Thanks Don

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  • Eastern Grey Kangaroo Associated animal
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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