Harpobittacus australis

1 Hangingfly at Penrose, NSW

Harpobittacus australis at Penrose, NSW - 10 Dec 2022
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Identification history

Harpobittacus australis 8 May 2023 MichaelMulvaney
Leptotarsus (Macromastix) costalis 12 Dec 2022 Aussiegall

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User's notes

There were a couple of pairs hanging underneath the branches in the shade mating, this couple caught a March fly and was eating it

2 comments

   8 May 2023
The march fly is a gift from the male to the female
RogerF wrote:
   8 May 2023
Male above female below

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  • Kunzea ambigua Associated plant
  • Scaptia auriflua Associated Insect
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Mixed Gender
  • Breeding behaviour Breeding behaviour
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Resting Insect behaviour on flower

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