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Identification history
| Diptera (order) | 5 Apr 2025 | DiBickers | ||
| Unverified | 27 Mar 2025 | Anna123 |
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Larva on Opsithoncus grassator (sighting 4656210)
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DiBickers
wrote:
5 Apr 2025
I think this is more likely to be the larva of a parasitiod fly. Among other possibilities, an example known to target spiders are the Small-headed Flies in Family Acroceridae. I don’t think anyone will be able to identify it beyond Order-level though unfortunately.
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Anna123 NatureMapr Canberra & Southern Tablelands Other true flies True flies (Diptera) Insects
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- On abdomen of Opisthoncus grassator Associated animal
- Less than 5mm Animal size
- Alive / healthy Animal health
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