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Unidentified at suppressed - 30 Jul 2021
Unidentified at suppressed - 30 Jul 2021
Unidentified at suppressed - 30 Jul 2021
Unidentified at suppressed - 30 Jul 2021
Unidentified at suppressed - 30 Jul 2021
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Identification history

Tipulidae sp. (family) 23 Aug 2021 TimL

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The sequence of images shows the fly's prey being pinned down with its wings restrained, before its back was pierced. Thanks to Marcus Leach for help with this sighting.

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Sighting information

  • 1 Abundance
  • 30 Jul 2021 01:48 PM Recorded on
  • TimL Recorded by

Additional information

  • 5mm to 12mm Animal size

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  • Confirmed by an expert moderator
  • Nearby sighting(s) of same species
  • GPS evidence of location
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