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Luma	Oct 15th 2006 10:23 am

The Aussie Wave

We discovered what this means today when we were cycling between Hillarys and Ocean Reef. The pesky things wouldn't leave us alone - especially our faces.

Is it because of al the sea weed on the beaches that there are so many flies near the beaches?

Hutch

Oct 15th 2006 10:44 am

Re: The Aussie Wave

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Originally Posted by Luma

Probably sand-flies - basically midges. And they're near the beach because that's where they live. :)

The Bloke

Oct 15th 2006 11:35 am

Re: The Aussie Wave

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Originally Posted by Luma

I think you mean the "great Aussie salute". Usually referring to waving flies away in summer, but I suppose it can be associated with sand flies.

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