Leptotarsus (Leptotarsus) clavatus

A crane fly at Acton, ACT

Leptotarsus (Leptotarsus) clavatus at Acton, ACT - 27 Nov 2016
Leptotarsus (Leptotarsus) clavatus at Acton, ACT - 27 Nov 2016
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Identification history

Leptotarsus (Leptotarsus) clavatus 7 Dec 2016 MichaelMulvaney
Leptotarsus (Leptotarsus) clavatus 7 Dec 2016 DaveFerg
Unidentified 27 Nov 2016 JudithRoach

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I thought for a bit it was some sort of long legged spider. It sort of flew/fell around the grass constantly on the move. Gave the impression of looking for something.

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JudithRoach wrote:
   28 Nov 2016
I think it looks like a hanging fly, but no idea what species

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  • 27 Nov 2016 07:30 AM Recorded on
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  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size

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