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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Euchiton sp. (A Cudweed) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 27 Nov 2021 by tpreston
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Bartramiaceae at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 23 Nov 2021 by tpreston
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Usnea sp. (genus) (Bearded lichen) at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 23 Nov 2021 by tpreston
Inocybe sp. (Inocybe) at Stromlo, ACT - 23 Nov 2021 by tpreston
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  • 8 Oct 2022 12:30 PM Recorded on
  • patrickcox Recorded by

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  • unidentified orb weaving spider Associated Insect
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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