Ptilogyna (Plusiomyia) gracilis

A crane fly at Australian National University

Ptilogyna (Plusiomyia) gracilis at Australian National University - 15 Jan 2024
Ptilogyna (Plusiomyia) gracilis at Australian National University - 15 Jan 2024
Ptilogyna (Plusiomyia) gracilis at Australian National University - 15 Jan 2024
Ptilogyna (Plusiomyia) gracilis at Australian National University - 15 Jan 2024
Ptilogyna (Plusiomyia) gracilis at Australian National University - 15 Jan 2024
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Identification history

Ptilogyna (Plusiomyia) gracilis 17 Jan 2024 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 15 Jan 2024 VanceLawrence

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Crane fly of some sort. Resting on Lomandra leaves near an artificial wetlands. Body length about 25mm.

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  • 1 Abundance
  • 15 Jan 2024 01:22 PM Recorded on
  • VanceLawrence Recorded by

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  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • lomandra Associated plant
  • 12mm to 25mm Animal size
  • False Pollinator Insect on Flower

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