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Neoaratus hercules
This was a huge robberfly that looked longer than its 40 mm. Its muscular thorax had ridges on the dorsal aspect. Fine white hairs were seen around the head and eyes. Legs had a reddish colour with yellow tarsal pads. The abdomen had a dark upperside and pale underside.Wings were dark.
Spotted resting on a tree trunk - suburban garden.
Found in forests and woodlands of the southeast part of Australia and Tasmania. These feed on insects in flight.
Family: Asilidae
My camera could not adequately capture the details of this amazing-looking creature.
Spotted on Nov 28, 2023
Submitted on Nov 29, 2023
1 Comment
A beast!