Pelecorhynchus fulvus

3 Orange cap-nosed fly at Acton, ACT

Pelecorhynchus fulvus at Acton, ACT - 18 Oct 2018
Pelecorhynchus fulvus at Acton, ACT - 18 Oct 2018
Pelecorhynchus fulvus at Acton, ACT - 18 Oct 2018
Pelecorhynchus fulvus at Acton, ACT - 18 Oct 2018
Pelecorhynchus fulvus at Acton, ACT - 18 Oct 2018
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Pelecorhynchus fulvus 19 Oct 2018 RogerF
Unidentified 19 Oct 2018 TimL

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ANBG Section 112.

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RogerF wrote:
   20 Oct 2018
An interesting fly in its own family that is probably a mimic of the lycid beetle Porrostoma. See pages 78-79 my book.

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  • Philotheca myoporoides subs. acuta. Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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