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πŸͺ° Flies

Bush Fly

Musca vetustissima

About

Australia's most iconic nuisance fly, swarming around faces to feed on moisture. It breeds in cattle dung across the Australian outback.

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Did You Know?

The classic 'Aussie salute' β€” waving a hand in front of the face β€” exists because of this fly.