Dolichopodidae (family)

Unidentified Long-legged fly at Hackett, ACT

Dolichopodidae (family) at Hackett, ACT - 16 Jan 2020
Dolichopodidae (family) at Hackett, ACT - 16 Jan 2020
Dolichopodidae (family) at Hackett, ACT - 16 Jan 2020
Dolichopodidae (family) at Hackett, ACT - 16 Jan 2020
Dolichopodidae (family) at Hackett, ACT - 16 Jan 2020
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Identification history

Dolichopodidae (family) 2 Aug 2021 MichaelMulvaney
Heteropsilopus sp. (genus) 1 Feb 2020 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 20 Jan 2020 TimL

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A Long-legged fly with its prey, a mite. The fly itself appears to have a tiny red mite attached to its body, adjacent to one of its legs.

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  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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