Harpobittacus australis

1 Hangingfly at Molonglo Valley, ACT

Harpobittacus australis at Molonglo Valley, ACT - 8 Oct 2022
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Identification history

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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Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 8 Oct 2022 12:30 PM Recorded on
  • patrickcox Recorded by

Additional information

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

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