Mecoptera: Bittacidae

Harpobittacus australis  

Scorpionfly (Harpobittacus australis) (Harpobittacus australis)
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© Vik Dunis 2012
Croajingolong National Park, VIC (Nov, 2012)
Common Names
  • Scorpionfly
  • Hanging Fly

Scorpion Flies suspend themselves from vegetation and catch passing insects for food using their dangling back legs.

Scorpionfly (Harpobittacus australis) (Harpobittacus australis)

Scorpionfly

Scorpionfly (Harpobittacus australis) (Harpobittacus australis)

Scorpionfly

Scorpionfly (Harpobittacus australis) (Harpobittacus australis)

Scorpionfly