Thereutria amaraca

Spine-legged Robber Fly at Holt, ACT

Thereutria amaraca at Holt, ACT - 18 Jan 2024
Thereutria amaraca at Holt, ACT - 18 Jan 2024
Thereutria amaraca at Holt, ACT - 18 Jan 2024
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Identification history

Thereutria amaraca 26 Jan 2024 KimberiRP
Apothechyla sp. (genus) 18 Jan 2024 JajiClack

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Looks like a baby Robber Fly? Considering the size difference I am unsure if it is a Robber Fly

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KimberiRP wrote:
   26 Jan 2024
Robber flies - indeed all flies - do all their growing as larvae. Once they're flies, they're adults.
JajiClack wrote:
   26 Jan 2024
@KimberiRP Yes, makes sense. Thanks for your help

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  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Unknown Gender

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