Myopsalta waterhousei

Smoky Buzzer at O'Connor, ACT

Myopsalta waterhousei at O'Connor, ACT - 2 Nov 2020
Myopsalta waterhousei at O'Connor, ACT - 2 Nov 2020
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Identification history

Myopsalta waterhousei 2 Nov 2020 lpopple
Myopsalta waterhousei 2 Nov 2020 lpopple
Unidentified 2 Nov 2020 ConBoekel

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This creature seemed to be in some sort of trouble, perhaps because of the wetness. It could not fly.

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lpopple wrote:
   2 Nov 2020
It failed to emerge properly as an adult and its wings are malformed. This often occurs if they fall from their perch while the wings are still soft.
ConBoekel wrote:
   2 Nov 2020
Oh. Thanks for the explanation. There is some level of positive correlation between insects that I get to photograph with a macro lens and some sort of problem for the insects.

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  • 2 Nov 2020 09:37 AM Recorded on
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