Sciaridae sp. (family)

Black fungus gnat at Acton, ACT

Sciaridae sp. (family) at Acton, ACT - 30 Jul 2021 01:48 PM
Sciaridae sp. (family) at Acton, ACT - 30 Jul 2021 01:48 PM
Sciaridae sp. (family) at Acton, ACT - 30 Jul 2021 01:48 PM
Sciaridae sp. (family) at Acton, ACT - 30 Jul 2021 01:48 PM
Sciaridae sp. (family) at Acton, ACT - 30 Jul 2021 01:48 PM
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Identification history

Sciaridae sp. (family) 9 Jan 2025 MichaelMulvaney
Tipulidae sp. (family) 23 Aug 2021 TimL

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The sequence of images shows the fly's prey being pinned down with its wings restrained, before its back was pierced. Thanks to Marcus Leach for help with this sighting.

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   9 Jan 2025
An amazing sequence

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