Bug FAQHarpobittacus septentrionis
Harpobittacus septentrionis · Order: Mecoptera · Family: Bittacidae
The hangingfly is about 3 cm long and has an orange abdomen with black markings on both sides. Its legs are orange with black joints and claws. It lives on the north-east coast of Australia, hanging from plants by its forelegs and catching prey with its middle and hind legs.
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How to recognize it
The abdomen is orange with black markings on the top and bottom. The legs are orange, turning black at the joints and at the claws.
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Size
It measures roughly 30 mm in length.
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Where it lives
It hangs from plants using its two front legs and captures prey with its middle and hind legs.
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Questions people ask
What does Harpobittacus septentrionis look like?
It has an orange abdomen with black markings and orange legs that are black at the joints and claws.
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Where is Harpobittacus septentrionis found?
It lives on the north-east coast of Australia.
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How does this hangingfly catch its prey?
It hangs from plants by its forelegs and uses its middle and hind legs to grab prey.
Source: Wikipedia
Same family (Bittacidae)
Sources
- Wikipedia: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harpobittacus_septentrionis
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