Harpobittacus australis (Hangingfly)
The adult Hangingflies have two pairs of wings, long spindly legs, and claws for gripping. They have biting and chewing mouthparts at end of a beak-like structure on the head, and good vision with their compound eyes. Both larvae and adult live in moist environments, such as marshes and soaks. When hunting they use their forelegs to hang from low vegetation, and capture small passing insects with their hind-legs. Their flexible claws will snap tight to hold a small insect.
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Regional distribution
Harpobittacus australis is listed in the following regions:
Map distribution
Harpobittacus australis has been reported at the following locations: