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 Australian Asilidae
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| Susan R Walter |
Posted on 01-02-2010 21:37
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 Member Location: Touraine du Sud, central France Posts: 1802 Joined: 14.01.06 |
Any thoughts on a name for this Australian Asilidae? Photo taken 12 December 2009 in a nature reserve, Canberra. About 25mm. The victim appears to be a small Scarabaeidae beetle.
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| Susan R Walter |
Posted on 01-02-2010 21:40
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Member Location: Touraine du Sud, central France Posts: 1802 Joined: 14.01.06 |
Another view. The impression in the field was of a coal black fly, with a spot of red on the abdomen. Looking at the photos I see there is a hint of iridescence too.
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| Susan R Walter |
Posted on 01-02-2010 21:41
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Member Location: Touraine du Sud, central France Posts: 1802 Joined: 14.01.06 |
This is another specimen, but I think the same species, and the victim appears to be the same too. Taken the same day a few metres away from the first one.
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