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True flies (Diptera)
Robber flies (Asilidae)

Robber flies (Asilidae)

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Robber flies (Asilidae)

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Cerdistus sp. (genus) at Batehaven, NSW by Hejor1
Cerdistus sp. (genus) at Batemans Bay, NSW by Hejor1
Asilidae (family) at Batemans Bay, NSW by Hejor1
Asilinae sp. (subfamily) at Batemans Bay, NSW by Hejor1
Asilidae (family) at Tianjara, NSW by Harrisi
Asilidae (family) at Green Cape, NSW by Hejor1
Asilidae (family) at Sunshine Bay, NSW by trevorpreston
Asilidae (family) (Unidentified Robber fly) at Moruya, NSW by LisaH

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lbradley wrote:
28 Jan 2024
No sighting since 2006 if I’m right. Help please.
Zosteria fulvipubescens
LisaH wrote:
18 Apr 2021
Oh, thank you! My guess at a this being a cicada was a bit off, then . . . that's why I learn so much from being part of this project.
Phellus olgae
KimPullen wrote:
18 Apr 2021
Good find, Lisa! This species is one of the largest Robber flies in Australia.
Phellus olgae
KimPullen wrote:
1 Dec 2020
Robber fly larvae (grubs) are predators that live in the soil. When they have finished feeding, they change into the pupa stage, also in the soil. Maybe this one was dug up by a bird (for food) and then dropped.
Asilidae (family)
TathraPreschool wrote:
30 Nov 2020
It was found on the concrete.
Asilidae (family)

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Cerdistus sp. (genus)

Cerdistus sp. (genus)

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Asilinae sp. (subfamily)

Asilidae (family)

Asilidae (family)

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Asilidae (family)

Asilidae (family)

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