Cerdistus sp. (genus)

1 Slender Robber Fly at Watson, ACT

Cerdistus sp. (genus) at Watson, ACT - 1 Jan 2024
Cerdistus sp. (genus) at Watson, ACT - 1 Jan 2024
Cerdistus sp. (genus) at Watson, ACT - 1 Jan 2024
Cerdistus sp. (genus) at Watson, ACT - 1 Jan 2024
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Identification history

Cerdistus sp. (genus) 4 Jul 2024 GregD
Unidentified 1 Jan 2024 AniseStar

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This insect flew into the tree trunk carrying another insect underneath it. They looked quite different so I thought it could be prey but perhaps they were mating?

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JajiClack wrote:
   1 Jan 2024
Looks similar to the Robber fly I caught on film yesterday

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  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • Unknown Gender
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