Bush flies : where they all come from

Authors

J N. Matthiessen

Keywords

Musca vetustissima

Disciplines

Entomology

First Page Number

106

Last Page Number

107

ISSN

0021-8618

Abstract

The bush fly is a native Australian insect which breeds in dung and has its reproductive opportunities greatly expanded by the introduction of cattle into the country.

In the agricultural region of south-western Australia bush flies appear in large numbers in spring and early summer. The occurrence of such massive numbers then can be traced back to short periods of very successful breeding that begin in the cool early weeks of spring when flies are hardly noticeable.

Recommended Citation

Matthiessen, J N. (1984) "Bush flies : where they all come from," Journal of the Department of Agriculture, Western Australia, Series 4: Vol. 25: No. 3, Article 13.
Available at: https://library.dpird.wa.gov.au/journal_agriculture4/vol25/iss3/13