Harpobittacus australis

3 Hangingfly at Paddys River, ACT

Harpobittacus australis at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Dec 2016
Harpobittacus australis at Paddys River, ACT - 7 Dec 2016
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Identification history

Harpobittacus australis 19 Dec 2016 KimPullen
Harpobittacus australis 15 Dec 2016 KenT

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2 comments

michaelb wrote:
   16 Dec 2016
Nice action shot Ken !
DaveFerg wrote:
   20 Dec 2016
The fly in the Harpittacus's talons is an Anabarhynchus sp., of the family Therevidae.

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  • 4 - 15 Abundance
  • 7 Dec 2016 08:09 AM Recorded on
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