Daptolestes sp. (genus)

Robber Fly at West Albury, NSW

Daptolestes sp. (genus) at West Albury, NSW - 10 Oct 2024 09:37 AM
Daptolestes sp. (genus) at West Albury, NSW - 10 Oct 2024 09:37 AM
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Identification history

Daptolestes sp. (genus) 28 Jan 2025 MichaelMulvaney
Daptolestes sp. (genus) 11 Oct 2024 KylieWaldon
Unidentified 10 Oct 2024 KylieWaldon

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this is the first time I've seen this species in Albury or Wodonga. I've had it twice before in Chiltern forest. isn't it gorgeous?

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  • brizia major, chocolate lily Associated plant
  • 25mm to 50mm Animal size
  • Alive / healthy Animal health
  • Resting Insect behaviour on flower

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