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 Huge Australian Asilid (Neoaratus hercules?)
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| Susan R Walter |
Posted on 16-04-2009 18:04
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 Member Location: Touraine du Sud, central France Posts: 1802 Joined: 14.01.06 |
I think this is the biggest fly I have ever seen – about 60mm, ovipositing under the bark of a Eucalyptus sp. From March, Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve near Canberra.
Susan R Walter attached the following image:  [135.65Kb] Edited by Susan R Walter on 02-02-2010 18:53 Susan |
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| Dysmachus |
Posted on 16-12-2009 12:53
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 Member Location: Germany Posts: 321 Joined: 15.03.06 |
Unfortunately, the animale is out of focus. One of the biggest robber flies in Australia is Neoaratus hercules, which looks very similar. |
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| Susan R Walter |
Posted on 02-02-2010 10:10
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Member Location: Touraine du Sud, central France Posts: 1802 Joined: 14.01.06 |
Best I could do unfortunately. It didn't hang around to let me get a better shot. Thanks for the suggested name.
Susan |
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