Harpobittacus australis

1 Hangingfly at Cotter River, ACT

Harpobittacus australis at Cotter River, ACT - 10 Jan 2023
Harpobittacus australis at Cotter River, ACT - 10 Jan 2023
Harpobittacus australis at Cotter River, ACT - 10 Jan 2023
Harpobittacus australis at Cotter River, ACT - 10 Jan 2023
Harpobittacus australis at Cotter River, ACT - 10 Jan 2023
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Harpobittacus australis 12 Jan 2023 MichaelMulvaney
Harpobittacus australis 12 Jan 2023 CathB

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Many mating pairs seen, three shown here. Two pairs have what look like Lauxaniid flies and one has a beetle larva.

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RogerF wrote:
   12 Jan 2023
Good pictures of the nuptial gifts. I think its a Paropsisterna beetle larva

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