Erythropogon sp. (genus)

Robber Fly at Cotter River, ACT

Erythropogon sp. (genus) at Cotter River, ACT - 7 Feb 2021
Erythropogon sp. (genus) at Cotter River, ACT - 7 Feb 2021
Erythropogon sp. (genus) at Cotter River, ACT - 7 Feb 2021
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Identification history

Erythropogon sp. (genus) 4 Apr 2021 Myelaphus
Unidentified 7 Feb 2021 HelenCross

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3 comments

michaelb wrote:
   8 Feb 2021
I think this is a robber fly, similar to Erythropogon sp. (genus), https://canberra.naturemapr.org/species/23544
HelenCross wrote:
   8 Feb 2021
Wow - it fooled me! Thought it was a wasp.
Myelaphus wrote:
   4 Apr 2021
Great find!

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  • 7 Feb 2021 10:33 AM Recorded on
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