Harpobittacus australis

1 Hangingfly at Molonglo Valley, ACT

Harpobittacus australis at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 8 Oct 2022
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Harpobittacus australis 8 Oct 2022 RogerF
Harpobittacus australis 8 Oct 2022 patrickcox

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sitting in a spiderweb eating the spider

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RogerF wrote:
   8 Oct 2022
Interesting prey, not seen that before.

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Nearby sightings

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Polytrichaceae sp. (family) (A moss) at Bluetts Block Area - 23 Mar 2024 by JimL
Psoropempula sp. (genus) (A spider wasp) at Bluetts Block Area - 27 Jan 2024 by patrickcox
Myrmecia simillima (A Bull Ant) at Denman Prospect 2 Estate Deferred Area (Block 12) - 8 Jan 2024 by Roger
Persoonia rigida (Hairy Geebung) at Bluetts Block Area - 11 Dec 2023 by AaronClausen
Paropsisterna fastidiosa (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Bluetts Block Area - 11 Dec 2023 by AaronClausen
Coracina novaehollandiae (Black-faced Cuckooshrike) at Bluetts Block Area - 20 Nov 2023 by Kurt
Pachycephala rufiventris (Rufous Whistler) at Denman Prospect 2 Estate Deferred Area (Block 12) - 20 Nov 2023 by Kurt
Castiarina subpura (A jewel beetle) at Denman Prospect, ACT - 15 Nov 2023 by Harrisi
Castiarina octomaculata (A jewel beetle) at Bluetts Block Area - 15 Nov 2023 by Harrisi
Pollanisus (genus) (A Forester Moth) at Bluetts Block Area - 6 Nov 2023 by Kenp12
Teloschistes sp. (genus) (A lichen) at Stromlo, ACT - 27 Oct 2023 by Miranda
Macropus giganteus (Eastern Grey Kangaroo) at Stromlo, ACT - 8 Sep 2023 by JimL
Cryptandra amara (Bitter Cryptandra) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 24 Jun 2023 by MatthewFrawley
Cladonia sp. (genus) (Cup Lichen) at Stromlo, ACT - 24 Jun 2023 by HelenCross
Ramaria sp. (A Coral fungus) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 11 Jun 2023 by Kenp12
Persoonia rigida (Hairy Geebung) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 22 Mar 2023 by RobG1
Rhinotia phoenicoptera (Belid weevil) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 1 Mar 2023 by Harrisi
Myiagra rubecula (Leaden Flycatcher) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 14 Jan 2023 by MichaelJF
Suhpalacsa flavipes (Yellow Owlfly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 31 Dec 2022 by Miranda
Persoonia rigida (Hairy Geebung) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 31 Dec 2022 by Miranda
Neorrhina punctata (Spotted flower chafer) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 31 Dec 2022 by Miranda
Dytiscidae (family) (Unidentified diving beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 8 Nov 2022 by RobG1
Porrostoma rhipidium (Long-nosed Lycid (Net-winged) beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 6 Nov 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Erina hyacinthina (Varied Dusky-blue) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 6 Nov 2022 by Tapirlord
Senecio hispidulus (Hill Fireweed) at Stromlo, ACT - 6 Nov 2022 by Tapirlord
Petroica boodang (Scarlet Robin) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 9 Oct 2022 by HughCo
Simaethula sp. (genus) (A jumping spider) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 8 Oct 2022 by patrickcox
Paratettix australis (A pygmy grasshopper) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 7 Oct 2022 by patrickcox
Grylloidea (superfamily) (Unidentified cricket) at Stromlo, ACT - 7 Oct 2022 by patrickcox
Dermestidae sp. (family) (Dermestid, carpet or hide beetles) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 2 Oct 2022 by RobG1
Ditropidus pulchellus (Leaf beetle) at Stromlo, ACT - 29 Sep 2022 by RobG1
Senecio prenanthoides (Common Forest Fireweed) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 11 Sep 2022 by Tapirlord
Acanthiza pusilla (Brown Thornbill) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 10 Sep 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Persoonia rigida (Hairy Geebung) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 10 Sep 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Aleurina sp. at Stromlo, ACT - 28 Aug 2022 by AJB
Callibracon capitator (White Flank Black Braconid Wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 28 Aug 2022 by AJB
Nidula sp. (A bird's nest fungus) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 28 Aug 2022 by AJB
Cormobates leucophaea (White-throated Treecreeper) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 25 Aug 2022 by Kurt
Acacia gunnii (Ploughshare Wattle) at Stromlo, ACT - 25 Aug 2022 by Kurt
Riccia sp. (genus) (Liverwort) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 2 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston
Ramaria sp. (A Coral fungus) at Stromlo, ACT - 2 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston
Bryaceae (family) (A moss) at Stromlo, ACT - 2 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston
Parmeliaceae (family) (A lichen family) at Stromlo, ACT - 2 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston
Lichen - foliose at Stromlo, ACT - 2 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston
Ramaria sp. (A Coral fungus) at Stromlo, ACT - 2 Jul 2022 by trevorpreston
Nyctemera amicus (Senecio Moth, Magpie Moth, Cineraria Moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 22 May 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Uperoleia laevigata (Smooth Toadlet) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 14 May 2022 by AJB
Crinia sp. (genus) (A froglet) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 14 May 2022 by AJB
Acanthiza reguloides (Buff-rumped Thornbill) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 11 Apr 2022 by trevorpreston
Russula sp. (Russula) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 11 Apr 2022 by trevorpreston
Sandalodes superbus (Ludicra Jumping Spider) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 11 Apr 2022 by trevorpreston
Polyrhachis sp. (genus) (A spiny ant) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 11 Apr 2022 by trevorpreston
Neochmia temporalis (Red-browed Finch) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 27 Mar 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Heteronympha merope (Common Brown Butterfly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 27 Mar 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Cryptocheilus bicolor (Orange Spider Wasp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 28 Feb 2022 by Kenp12
Porismus strigatus (Pied Lacewing) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 26 Feb 2022 by tpreston
Cladia aggregata (A lichen) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 26 Feb 2022 by tpreston
Paropsisterna fastidiosa (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 26 Feb 2022 by tpreston
Hovea heterophylla (Common Hovea) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 25 Feb 2022 by tpreston
Prosena sp. (genus) (A bristle fly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 25 Feb 2022 by trevorpreston
Nacoleia rhoeoalis (Spilomelinae) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 25 Feb 2022 by tpreston
Chauliognathus tricolor (Tricolor soldier beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 19 Feb 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Eucalyptus macrorhyncha (Red Stringybark) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 19 Feb 2022 by MatthewFrawley
Calomela curtisi (Acacia leaf beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 17 Feb 2022 by AlisonMilton
Iptergonus cionoides (A weevil) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 17 Feb 2022 by AlisonMilton
Oxyops fasciculatus (A weevil) at Stromlo, ACT - 17 Feb 2022 by AndyRussell
Doratifera quadriguttata (Four-spotted Cup Moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 17 Feb 2022 by AlisonMilton
Asura lydia (Lydia Lichen Moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 17 Feb 2022 by AlisonMilton
Glycaspis sp. (genus) (Unidentified sugary lerp) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 17 Feb 2022 by AlisonMilton
Curculionidae (family) (Unidentified weevil) at Stromlo, ACT - 17 Feb 2022 by AlisonMilton
Paropsisterna fastidiosa (Eucalyptus leaf beetle) at Stromlo, ACT - 17 Feb 2022 by AlisonMilton
Paropsis obsoleta (Leaf beetle) at Stromlo, ACT - 17 Feb 2022 by AlisonMilton
Paropsisterna cloelia (Eucalyptus variegated beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 17 Feb 2022 by AlisonMilton
Platyzosteria similis (Red-legged litter runner) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 10 Feb 2022 by tpreston
Lophyrotoma interrupta (Cattle Poisoning Sawfly) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 6 Feb 2022 by EggShell
Hypocisseis suturalis (Cherry Ballart Jewel Beetle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 6 Feb 2022 by Harrisi
Acacia rubida (Red-stemmed Wattle, Red-leaved Wattle) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 6 Feb 2022 by abread111
Commius elegans (Cherry Ballart Shield Bug) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 6 Feb 2022 by abread111
Rubus anglocandicans (Blackberry) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 6 Feb 2022 by abread111
Eucalyptus globulus subsp. bicostata (Southern Blue Gum, Eurabbie) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 6 Feb 2022 by abread111
Austracantha minax (Christmas Spider, Jewel Spider) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 6 Feb 2022 by abread111
Wahlenbergia stricta subsp. stricta (Tall Bluebell) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 6 Feb 2022 by abread111
Rhipidura albiscapa (Grey Fantail) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 5 Feb 2022 by EggShell
Chrysonoma fascialis (A concealer moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 3 Feb 2022 by tpreston
Rytidosperma pallidum (Red-anther Wallaby Grass) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 31 Jan 2022 by tpreston
Gminatus australis (Orange assassin bug) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 31 Jan 2022 by tpreston
Utetheisa pulchelloides (Heliotrope Moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 31 Jan 2022 by tpreston
Goodenia hederacea subsp. hederacea (Ivy Goodenia, Forest Goodenia) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 27 Jan 2022 by tpreston
Dichromodes disputata (Scaled Heath Moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 24 Jan 2022 by tpreston
Habronestes bradleyi (Bradley's Ant-Eating Spider) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 24 Jan 2022 by tpreston
Austroicetes sp. (genus) (A grasshopper) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 24 Jan 2022 by tpreston
Poa sieberiana (Poa Tussock) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 1 Jan 2022 by tpreston
Idalima affinis (A day flying moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 15 Dec 2021 by tpreston
Chrysocephalum semipapposum (Clustered Everlasting) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 15 Dec 2021 by tpreston
Fletchamia quinquelineata (Five-striped flatworm) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 13 Dec 2021 by tpreston
Persoonia rigida (Hairy Geebung) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 1 Dec 2021 by mcosgrove
Euchiton sp. (A Cudweed) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 27 Nov 2021 by tpreston
Rytidosperma sp. (Wallaby Grass) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 23 Nov 2021 by tpreston
Dillwynia phylicoides (A Parrot-pea) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 23 Nov 2021 by tpreston
Dichromodes estigmaria (Pale Grey Heath Moth) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 23 Nov 2021 by tpreston

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  • 8 Oct 2022 12:30 PM Recorded on
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  • unidentified orb weaving spider Associated Insect
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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