Australian Scorpionflies are active predators unlike most species that feed on dead and decaying matter. They use well armed hindlegs to grasp their prey
by aussietrev Mar 24, 2009 10:44 PM
With the common name hanging flies the normal method of attack is to ambush any prey that comes within reach of those deadly talons
by aussietrev Mar 24, 2009 10:48 PM
True bugs such as this pod sucker are common prey items for scorpionflies. There is little chance of escape from those talons
by aussietrev Mar 24, 2009 10:51 PM
A colourful lunch of Chauliognathus tricolor, Tri-Colour Soldier Beetle
by aussietrev Mar 25, 2009 4:45 AM
Mating pair, also appear to have been sharing a snack, or perhaps that was just a lure to bring in a mate much like Channel Bill Cuckoos do
by aussietrev Apr 4, 2009 5:18 AM
Found at Upper Beaconsfield, Victoria, Australia 11/12/2004
by countrykid Apr 2, 2014 11:28 PM
