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

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   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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Macropygia phasianella (Brown Cuckoo-dove) at Penrose, NSW - 24 Sep 2023 by Aussiegall Barea codrella (A concealer moth) at Penrose, NSW - 19 Sep 2023 by Aussiegall Cracticus torquatus (Grey Butcherbird) at Penrose, NSW - 17 Sep 2023 by Aussiegall Platycercus eximius (Eastern Rosella) at Penrose, NSW - 13 Sep 2023 by Aussiegall Acacia pravissima (Wedge-leaved Wattle, Ovens Wattle) at Penrose, NSW - 10 Sep 2023 by Aussiegall Notamacropus rufogriseus (Red-necked Wallaby) at Penrose, NSW - 1 Sep 2023 by Aussiegall Alisterus scapularis (Australian King-Parrot) at Penrose, NSW - 6 Aug 2023 by Aussiegall Daphoenositta chrysoptera (Varied Sittella) at Penrose, NSW - 2 Jul 2023 by Aussiegall Falcunculus frontatus (Eastern Shrike-tit) at Penrose, NSW - 2 Jul 2023 by Aussiegall Zosterops lateralis (Silvereye) at Penrose, NSW - 6 May 2023 by Aussiegall Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Penrose, NSW - 6 May 2023 by Aussiegall Aquila audax (Wedge-tailed Eagle) at Penrose, NSW - 25 Apr 2023 by Aussiegall Agonoscelis rutila (Horehound bug) at Penrose, NSW - 27 Mar 2023 by Aussiegall Papilio aegeus (Orchard Swallowtail, Large Citrus Butterfly) at Penrose, NSW - 18 Mar 2023 by Aussiegall Danaus plexippus (Monarch) at Penrose, NSW - 25 Feb 2023 by Aussiegall Scutiphora pedicellata (Metallic Jewel Bug) at Penrose, NSW - 14 Feb 2023 by Aussiegall Chauliognathus lugubris (Plague Soldier Beetle) at Penrose, NSW - 13 Feb 2023 by Aussiegall Hemicordulia australiae (Australian Emerald) at Penrose, NSW - 2 Feb 2023 by Aussiegall Pieris rapae (Cabbage White) at Penrose, NSW - 21 Jan 2023 by Aussiegall Monophlebulus sp. (genus) (Giant Snowball Mealybug) at Penrose, NSW - 11 Jan 2023 by Aussiegall Ichneumonidae (family) (Unidentified ichneumon wasp) at Penrose, NSW - 8 Jan 2023 by Aussiegall Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris (Eastern Spinebill) at Penrose, NSW - 7 Jan 2023 by Aussiegall Meliphaga lewinii (Lewin's Honeyeater) at Penrose, NSW - 7 Jan 2023 by Aussiegall Notamacropus rufogriseus (Red-necked Wallaby) at Penrose, NSW - 4 Jan 2023 by Aussiegall Opiliones (order) (Unidentified harvestman) at Penrose, NSW - 2 Jan 2023 by Aussiegall Helicoverpa punctigera (Native Budworm) at Penrose, NSW - 31 Dec 2022 by Aussiegall Amegilla sp. (genus) (Blue Banded Bee) at Penrose, NSW - 31 Dec 2022 by Aussiegall Delias nigrina (Black Jezebel) at Penrose, NSW - 31 Dec 2022 by Aussiegall Odontomyia hunteri (Soldier fly) at Penrose, NSW - 31 Dec 2022 by Aussiegall Netrocoryne repanda (Bronze Flat) at Penrose, NSW - 30 Dec 2022 by Aussiegall Pterygophorus cinctus (Bottlebrush sawfly) at Penrose, NSW - 24 Dec 2022 by Aussiegall Eleale sp. (genus) (Clerid beetle) at Penrose, NSW - 13 Dec 2022 by Aussiegall Castiarina erythroptera (Lycid Mimic Jewel Beetle) at Penrose, NSW - 11 Dec 2022 by Aussiegall Castiarina hilaris (A jewel beetle) at Penrose, NSW - 10 Dec 2022 by Aussiegall Netrocoryne repanda (Bronze Flat) at Penrose, NSW - 10 Dec 2022 by Aussiegall Lophyrotoma interrupta (Cattle Poisoning Sawfly) at Penrose, NSW - 23 Nov 2022 by Aussiegall Labium sp. (genus) (An Ichneumon wasp) at Penrose, NSW - 18 Nov 2022 by Aussiegall Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Penrose, NSW - 11 Nov 2022 by Aussiegall Agriomyia sp. (genus) (Yellow flower wasp) at Penrose, NSW - 14 Oct 2022 by Aussiegall Amphibolurus muricatus (Jacky Lizard) at Penrose, NSW - 3 Oct 2022 by Aussiegall Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Penrose, NSW - 20 Sep 2022 by Aussiegall Columba leucomela (White-headed Pigeon) at Penrose, NSW - 27 Aug 2022 by Aussiegall Pieris rapae (Cabbage White) at Penrose, NSW - 30 Jul 2022 by Aussiegall Meliphaga lewinii (Lewin's Honeyeater) at Penrose, NSW - 7 Jun 2022 by Aussiegall Thynninae (subfamily) (Smooth flower wasp) at Penrose, NSW - 21 May 2022 by Aussiegall Trichosurus vulpecula (Common Brushtail Possum) at Penrose, NSW - 20 Apr 2022 by Aussiegall Aquila audax (Wedge-tailed Eagle) at Penrose, NSW - 31 Mar 2022 by Aussiegall Orthodera ministralis (Green Mantid) at Penrose, NSW - 20 Mar 2022 by Aussiegall Graphium macleayanum (Macleay's Swallowtail) at Penrose, NSW - 20 Mar 2022 by Aussiegall Amphibolurus muricatus (Jacky Lizard) at Penrose, NSW - 20 Mar 2022 by Aussiegall Amphibolurus muricatus (Jacky Lizard) at Penrose, NSW - 20 Feb 2022 by Aussiegall Amphibolurus muricatus (Jacky Lizard) at Penrose, NSW - 29 Jan 2022 by Aussiegall Amegilla sp. (genus) (Blue Banded Bee) at Penrose, NSW - 9 Jan 2022 by Aussiegall Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Penrose, NSW - 1 Jan 2022 by Aussiegall Graphium macleayanum (Macleay's Swallowtail) at Penrose, NSW - 1 Jan 2022 by Aussiegall Eristalis tenax (Drone fly) at Penrose, NSW - 1 Jan 2022 by Aussiegall Delias nigrina (Black Jezebel) at Penrose, NSW - 1 Jan 2022 by Aussiegall Glycine microphylla (Small-leaf Glycine) at Penrose, NSW - 28 Dec 2021 by Aussiegall Paropsisterna fastidiosa (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Penrose, NSW - 28 Dec 2021 by Aussiegall Ellopidia sp. (genus) (Leaf Beetle) at Penrose, NSW - 28 Dec 2021 by Aussiegall Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Penrose, NSW - 16 Dec 2021 by Aussiegall Tisiphone abeona (Varied Sword-grass Brown) at Penrose, NSW - 9 Dec 2021 by Aussiegall Melanodes anthracitaria (Black Geometrid) at Penrose, NSW - 3 Dec 2021 by Aussiegall Limnodynastes dumerilii (Eastern Banjo Frog) at Penrose, NSW - 19 Nov 2021 by Aussiegall Eurystomus orientalis (Dollarbird) at Penrose, NSW - 9 Nov 2021 by Aussiegall Xylonichus eucalypti (Green cockchafer beetle) at Penrose, NSW - 6 Oct 2021 by Aussiegall Turdus merula (Eurasian Blackbird) at Penrose, NSW - 18 Sep 2021 by Aussiegall Menura novaehollandiae (Superb Lyrebird) at Penrose, NSW - 27 Apr 2021 by Aussiegall Aquila audax (Wedge-tailed Eagle) at Penrose, NSW - 14 Jan 2021 by Aussiegall Papilio aegeus (Orchard Swallowtail, Large Citrus Butterfly) at Penrose, NSW - 7 Jan 2021 by Aussiegall Polyscias sambucifolia (Elderberry Panax) at Penrose, NSW - 29 Dec 2020 by Aussiegall Danaus plexippus (Monarch) at Penrose, NSW - 8 Dec 2020 by Aussiegall Belenois java (Caper White) at Penrose, NSW - 20 Oct 2020 by Aussiegall Amphibolurus muricatus (Jacky Lizard) at Penrose, NSW - 28 Sep 2020 by Aussiegall Meliphaga lewinii (Lewin's Honeyeater) at Penrose, NSW - 30 Jul 2020 by Aussiegall Acanthiza lineata (Striated Thornbill) at Penrose, NSW - 24 Jun 2020 by Aussiegall Jalmenus evagoras (Imperial Hairstreak) at Penrose, NSW - 18 Apr 2020 by Aussiegall Amanita muscaria (Fly Agaric) at Penrose, NSW - 2 Apr 2020 by Aussiegall Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Penrose, NSW - 18 Mar 2020 by Aussiegall Pseudocheirus peregrinus (Common Ringtail Possum) at Penrose, NSW - 23 Feb 2020 by Aussiegall Macropus giganteus (Eastern Grey Kangaroo) at Penrose, NSW - 21 Feb 2020 by Aussiegall Cacatua galerita (Sulphur-crested Cockatoo) at Penrose, NSW - 20 Feb 2020 by Aussiegall Notamacropus rufogriseus (Red-necked Wallaby) at Penrose, NSW - 11 Feb 2020 by Aussiegall Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Penrose, NSW - 5 Feb 2020 by Aussiegall Eurystomus orientalis (Dollarbird) at Penrose, NSW - 17 Dec 2019 by Aussiegall Amegilla (Notomegilla) chlorocyanea (Blue Banded Bee) at Penrose, NSW - 15 Dec 2019 by Aussiegall Platycercus eximius (Eastern Rosella) at Penrose, NSW - 8 Dec 2019 by Aussiegall Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Penrose, NSW - 29 Oct 2019 by Aussiegall Alisterus scapularis (Australian King-Parrot) at Penrose, NSW - 7 Oct 2019 by Aussiegall Macropygia phasianella (Brown Cuckoo-dove) at Penrose, NSW - 7 Oct 2019 by Aussiegall Amphibolurus muricatus (Jacky Lizard) at Penrose, NSW - 12 Sep 2019 by Aussiegall Ptilonorhynchus violaceus (Satin Bowerbird) at Penrose, NSW - 3 Sep 2019 by Aussiegall Eopsaltria australis (Eastern Yellow Robin) at Penrose, NSW - 20 May 2019 by Aussiegall Petroica rosea (Rose Robin) at Penrose, NSW - 21 Apr 2019 by Aussiegall Trichoglossus moluccanus (Rainbow Lorikeet) at Penrose, NSW - 17 Feb 2019 by Aussiegall Egernia saxatilis (Black Rock Skink) at Penrose, NSW - 4 Feb 2019 by Aussiegall
Macropygia phasianella (Brown Cuckoo-dove) at Penrose, NSW - 24 Sep 2023 by Aussiegall
Barea codrella (A concealer moth) at Penrose, NSW - 19 Sep 2023 by Aussiegall
Cracticus torquatus (Grey Butcherbird) at Penrose, NSW - 17 Sep 2023 by Aussiegall
Platycercus eximius (Eastern Rosella) at Penrose, NSW - 13 Sep 2023 by Aussiegall
Acacia pravissima (Wedge-leaved Wattle, Ovens Wattle) at Penrose, NSW - 10 Sep 2023 by Aussiegall
Notamacropus rufogriseus (Red-necked Wallaby) at Penrose, NSW - 1 Sep 2023 by Aussiegall
Alisterus scapularis (Australian King-Parrot) at Penrose, NSW - 6 Aug 2023 by Aussiegall
Daphoenositta chrysoptera (Varied Sittella) at Penrose, NSW - 2 Jul 2023 by Aussiegall
Falcunculus frontatus (Eastern Shrike-tit) at Penrose, NSW - 2 Jul 2023 by Aussiegall
Zosterops lateralis (Silvereye) at Penrose, NSW - 6 May 2023 by Aussiegall
Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Penrose, NSW - 6 May 2023 by Aussiegall
Aquila audax (Wedge-tailed Eagle) at Penrose, NSW - 25 Apr 2023 by Aussiegall
Agonoscelis rutila (Horehound bug) at Penrose, NSW - 27 Mar 2023 by Aussiegall
Papilio aegeus (Orchard Swallowtail, Large Citrus Butterfly) at Penrose, NSW - 18 Mar 2023 by Aussiegall
Danaus plexippus (Monarch) at Penrose, NSW - 25 Feb 2023 by Aussiegall
Scutiphora pedicellata (Metallic Jewel Bug) at Penrose, NSW - 14 Feb 2023 by Aussiegall
Chauliognathus lugubris (Plague Soldier Beetle) at Penrose, NSW - 13 Feb 2023 by Aussiegall
Hemicordulia australiae (Australian Emerald) at Penrose, NSW - 2 Feb 2023 by Aussiegall
Pieris rapae (Cabbage White) at Penrose, NSW - 21 Jan 2023 by Aussiegall
Monophlebulus sp. (genus) (Giant Snowball Mealybug) at Penrose, NSW - 11 Jan 2023 by Aussiegall
Ichneumonidae (family) (Unidentified ichneumon wasp) at Penrose, NSW - 8 Jan 2023 by Aussiegall
Acanthorhynchus tenuirostris (Eastern Spinebill) at Penrose, NSW - 7 Jan 2023 by Aussiegall
Meliphaga lewinii (Lewin's Honeyeater) at Penrose, NSW - 7 Jan 2023 by Aussiegall
Notamacropus rufogriseus (Red-necked Wallaby) at Penrose, NSW - 4 Jan 2023 by Aussiegall
Opiliones (order) (Unidentified harvestman) at Penrose, NSW - 2 Jan 2023 by Aussiegall
Helicoverpa punctigera (Native Budworm) at Penrose, NSW - 31 Dec 2022 by Aussiegall
Amegilla sp. (genus) (Blue Banded Bee) at Penrose, NSW - 31 Dec 2022 by Aussiegall
Delias nigrina (Black Jezebel) at Penrose, NSW - 31 Dec 2022 by Aussiegall
Odontomyia hunteri (Soldier fly) at Penrose, NSW - 31 Dec 2022 by Aussiegall
Netrocoryne repanda (Bronze Flat) at Penrose, NSW - 30 Dec 2022 by Aussiegall
Pterygophorus cinctus (Bottlebrush sawfly) at Penrose, NSW - 24 Dec 2022 by Aussiegall
Eleale sp. (genus) (Clerid beetle) at Penrose, NSW - 13 Dec 2022 by Aussiegall
Castiarina erythroptera (Lycid Mimic Jewel Beetle) at Penrose, NSW - 11 Dec 2022 by Aussiegall
Castiarina hilaris (A jewel beetle) at Penrose, NSW - 10 Dec 2022 by Aussiegall
Netrocoryne repanda (Bronze Flat) at Penrose, NSW - 10 Dec 2022 by Aussiegall
Lophyrotoma interrupta (Cattle Poisoning Sawfly) at Penrose, NSW - 23 Nov 2022 by Aussiegall
Labium sp. (genus) (An Ichneumon wasp) at Penrose, NSW - 18 Nov 2022 by Aussiegall
Vanessa kershawi (Australian Painted Lady) at Penrose, NSW - 11 Nov 2022 by Aussiegall
Agriomyia sp. (genus) (Yellow flower wasp) at Penrose, NSW - 14 Oct 2022 by Aussiegall
Amphibolurus muricatus (Jacky Lizard) at Penrose, NSW - 3 Oct 2022 by Aussiegall
Tachyglossus aculeatus (Short-beaked Echidna) at Penrose, NSW - 20 Sep 2022 by Aussiegall
Columba leucomela (White-headed Pigeon) at Penrose, NSW - 27 Aug 2022 by Aussiegall
Pieris rapae (Cabbage White) at Penrose, NSW - 30 Jul 2022 by Aussiegall
Meliphaga lewinii (Lewin's Honeyeater) at Penrose, NSW - 7 Jun 2022 by Aussiegall
Thynninae (subfamily) (Smooth flower wasp) at Penrose, NSW - 21 May 2022 by Aussiegall
Trichosurus vulpecula (Common Brushtail Possum) at Penrose, NSW - 20 Apr 2022 by Aussiegall
Aquila audax (Wedge-tailed Eagle) at Penrose, NSW - 31 Mar 2022 by Aussiegall
Orthodera ministralis (Green Mantid) at Penrose, NSW - 20 Mar 2022 by Aussiegall
Graphium macleayanum (Macleay's Swallowtail) at Penrose, NSW - 20 Mar 2022 by Aussiegall
Amphibolurus muricatus (Jacky Lizard) at Penrose, NSW - 20 Mar 2022 by Aussiegall
Amphibolurus muricatus (Jacky Lizard) at Penrose, NSW - 20 Feb 2022 by Aussiegall
Amphibolurus muricatus (Jacky Lizard) at Penrose, NSW - 29 Jan 2022 by Aussiegall
Amegilla sp. (genus) (Blue Banded Bee) at Penrose, NSW - 9 Jan 2022 by Aussiegall
Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Penrose, NSW - 1 Jan 2022 by Aussiegall
Graphium macleayanum (Macleay's Swallowtail) at Penrose, NSW - 1 Jan 2022 by Aussiegall
Eristalis tenax (Drone fly) at Penrose, NSW - 1 Jan 2022 by Aussiegall
Delias nigrina (Black Jezebel) at Penrose, NSW - 1 Jan 2022 by Aussiegall
Glycine microphylla (Small-leaf Glycine) at Penrose, NSW - 28 Dec 2021 by Aussiegall
Paropsisterna fastidiosa (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Penrose, NSW - 28 Dec 2021 by Aussiegall
Ellopidia sp. (genus) (Leaf Beetle) at Penrose, NSW - 28 Dec 2021 by Aussiegall
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Penrose, NSW - 16 Dec 2021 by Aussiegall
Tisiphone abeona (Varied Sword-grass Brown) at Penrose, NSW - 9 Dec 2021 by Aussiegall
Melanodes anthracitaria (Black Geometrid) at Penrose, NSW - 3 Dec 2021 by Aussiegall
Limnodynastes dumerilii (Eastern Banjo Frog) at Penrose, NSW - 19 Nov 2021 by Aussiegall
Eurystomus orientalis (Dollarbird) at Penrose, NSW - 9 Nov 2021 by Aussiegall
Xylonichus eucalypti (Green cockchafer beetle) at Penrose, NSW - 6 Oct 2021 by Aussiegall
Turdus merula (Eurasian Blackbird) at Penrose, NSW - 18 Sep 2021 by Aussiegall
Menura novaehollandiae (Superb Lyrebird) at Penrose, NSW - 27 Apr 2021 by Aussiegall
Aquila audax (Wedge-tailed Eagle) at Penrose, NSW - 14 Jan 2021 by Aussiegall
Papilio aegeus (Orchard Swallowtail, Large Citrus Butterfly) at Penrose, NSW - 7 Jan 2021 by Aussiegall
Polyscias sambucifolia (Elderberry Panax) at Penrose, NSW - 29 Dec 2020 by Aussiegall
Danaus plexippus (Monarch) at Penrose, NSW - 8 Dec 2020 by Aussiegall
Belenois java (Caper White) at Penrose, NSW - 20 Oct 2020 by Aussiegall
Amphibolurus muricatus (Jacky Lizard) at Penrose, NSW - 28 Sep 2020 by Aussiegall
Meliphaga lewinii (Lewin's Honeyeater) at Penrose, NSW - 30 Jul 2020 by Aussiegall
Acanthiza lineata (Striated Thornbill) at Penrose, NSW - 24 Jun 2020 by Aussiegall
Jalmenus evagoras (Imperial Hairstreak) at Penrose, NSW - 18 Apr 2020 by Aussiegall
Amanita muscaria (Fly Agaric) at Penrose, NSW - 2 Apr 2020 by Aussiegall
Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Penrose, NSW - 18 Mar 2020 by Aussiegall
Pseudocheirus peregrinus (Common Ringtail Possum) at Penrose, NSW - 23 Feb 2020 by Aussiegall
Macropus giganteus (Eastern Grey Kangaroo) at Penrose, NSW - 21 Feb 2020 by Aussiegall
Cacatua galerita (Sulphur-crested Cockatoo) at Penrose, NSW - 20 Feb 2020 by Aussiegall
Notamacropus rufogriseus (Red-necked Wallaby) at Penrose, NSW - 11 Feb 2020 by Aussiegall
Pachycephala pectoralis (Golden Whistler) at Penrose, NSW - 5 Feb 2020 by Aussiegall
Eurystomus orientalis (Dollarbird) at Penrose, NSW - 17 Dec 2019 by Aussiegall
Amegilla (Notomegilla) chlorocyanea (Blue Banded Bee) at Penrose, NSW - 15 Dec 2019 by Aussiegall
Platycercus eximius (Eastern Rosella) at Penrose, NSW - 8 Dec 2019 by Aussiegall
Malurus cyaneus (Superb Fairywren) at Penrose, NSW - 29 Oct 2019 by Aussiegall
Alisterus scapularis (Australian King-Parrot) at Penrose, NSW - 7 Oct 2019 by Aussiegall
Macropygia phasianella (Brown Cuckoo-dove) at Penrose, NSW - 7 Oct 2019 by Aussiegall
Amphibolurus muricatus (Jacky Lizard) at Penrose, NSW - 12 Sep 2019 by Aussiegall
Ptilonorhynchus violaceus (Satin Bowerbird) at Penrose, NSW - 3 Sep 2019 by Aussiegall
Eopsaltria australis (Eastern Yellow Robin) at Penrose, NSW - 20 May 2019 by Aussiegall
Petroica rosea (Rose Robin) at Penrose, NSW - 21 Apr 2019 by Aussiegall
Trichoglossus moluccanus (Rainbow Lorikeet) at Penrose, NSW - 17 Feb 2019 by Aussiegall
Egernia saxatilis (Black Rock Skink) at Penrose, NSW - 4 Feb 2019 by Aussiegall

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Location information

Species information

  • Harpobittacus australis Scientific name
  • Hangingfly Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local Native
  • Non-Invasive

Sighting information

  • 4 Abundance
  • 10 Dec 2022 03:40 PM Recorded on
  • Aussiegall Recorded by

Additional information

  • 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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