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Harpobittacus sp. (genus)

Hangingfly at Mount Clear, ACT

Harpobittacus sp. (genus) at Mount Clear, ACT - 12 Feb 2023
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Identification history

Harpobittacus sp. (genus) 20 Feb 2023 GregD
Unidentified 20 Feb 2023 RobParnell

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Location information

Species information

  • Harpobittacus sp. (genus) Scientific name
  • Hangingfly Common name
  • Not Sensitive
  • Local Native
  • Non-Invasive

Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 12 Feb 2023 09:03 PM Recorded on
  • RobParnell Recorded by

Additional information

  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size

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  • More than one media file
  • Confirmed by an expert moderator
  • Nearby sighting(s) of same species
  • GPS evidence of location
  • Description
  • Additional attributes
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