Milichiidae (family)

Freeloader fly at Tuggeranong DC, ACT

Milichiidae (family) at Tuggeranong DC, ACT - 31 Jan 2021
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Identification history

Milichiidae (family) 14 Feb 2021 KimPullen
Milichiidae (family) 14 Feb 2021 BIrdsinCanberra

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I came across this Freeloader Fly when I was setting up to photograph the spider. I was waiting for the spider to come back to the prey when the fly landed on the dead sugar ant. The fly did not stay long but waited for the spider to get close before departing.

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  • Sugar Ant and Diamondback Comb-footed Spider Associated Insect
  • Less than 5mm Animal size

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