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Field Notes

Description:

Came across this insect while trapping reptiles in pitfall traps in Cape Otway. Would love any information anyone might have, particularly identification of this species. I have never seen anything like it before.

Habitat:

Open temperate bushland, appeared to be a leaf litter dweller.

Species ID Suggestions

Wingless Soldier Fly

Boreoides subulatus

Reference Link
Mark Ridgway
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Mark Ridgway
Sorry I just noticed this one. I think this is a Wingless Soldier Fly - Boreoides subulatus. http://www.biodiversitysnapshots.net.au/bdrs-core/public/speciesInfo.htm?spid=791&mode=fieldguide
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PublishedJanuary 8, 2012

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