Craspedia variabilis

Common Billy Buttons at Theodore, ACT

Craspedia variabilis at Theodore, ACT - 6 Oct 2014
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Craspedia variabilis 23 Oct 2014 michaelb

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The Scorpion Fly is a predatory insect. It waits for another unsuspecting insect, hanging from low vegetation with its front legs, then catching it with its long back legs. It prefers areas which are damp, such as where you will find Craspedia growing.

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  • 101 - 1,000 Abundance
  • 6 Oct 2014 06:53 PM Recorded on
  • michaelb Recorded by

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  • True In flower

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