Platystomatidae (family)

Unidentified signal fly at Yackandandah, VIC

Platystomatidae (family) at Yackandandah, VIC - 13 Feb 2023 09:26 AM
Platystomatidae (family) at Yackandandah, VIC - 13 Feb 2023 09:26 AM
Platystomatidae (family) at Yackandandah, VIC - 13 Feb 2023 09:26 AM
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Platystomatidae (family) 17 Jan 2025 MichaelMulvaney
Unidentified 14 Feb 2023 KylieWaldon

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never seen this species mating before. I first spotted them front on and it looked like one insect!

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  • silver wattle Associated plant
  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size
  • Mixed Gender
  • Breeding behaviour Breeding behaviour
  • Alive / healthy Animal health

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