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πŸ¦‚ Scorpionflies

Australian Scorpionfly

Harpobittacus australis

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An Australian hangingfly that suspends itself from vegetation and catches prey with its raptorial hind legs. Males present captured prey to females as nuptial gifts.

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Did You Know?

Female Australian scorpionflies assess nuptial gifts by tasting the prey β€” if it is nutritionally poor, they reject the male and fly away.