Summary
Wax model of a Queensland Fruit Fly (Dacus tryoni (trypetidae)) it accompaines a wax model of a pear showing marks caused by stings of the Queensland fruit fly. This wax model was based on a specimen presented to the museum by the Department of Agriculture Victoria in 1960. It was made in the museum by model maker Ruth Adams in August 1960.
Physical Description
Light brown and yellow spotted wax model of insect with wings, six legs and thorax curled under with sting showing.
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Acquisition Information
Donation for Modelling from Victoria: Agriculture Department, 1960
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Modelmaker
Ruth Adams - Museum of Applied Science, Melbourne, Victoria, Australia, Aug 1960
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Object Dimensions
168 mm (Width), 148 mm (Depth), 95 mm (Height)
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Keywords
Flies, Fruit Flies (Trypetidae), Insects, Pears, Plant Pests & Diseases
