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Ant Fly - Parapalaeosepsis plebeia This small fly is ant-like and black in colour. Its wings are clear and have a small dark spot on wing near apex. They have the habit of continuously waving the wings when at rest. <br />
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Ant Fly - Parapalaeosepsis plebeia

This small fly is ant-like and black in colour. Its wings are clear and have a small dark spot on wing near apex. They have the habit of continuously waving the wings when at rest.
https://brisbaneinsects.com/brisbane_acalyptrata/AntFlyI.htm

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  1. Wow! This is very cool! Posted 4 years ago
    1. Thanks Lisa Posted 4 years ago

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Parapalaeosepsis plebeia is a Black Scavenger Fly in the Parapalaeosepsis genus.

Similar species: True Flies
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Calbost Niel

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Uploaded Jan 28, 2021. Captured Jan 20, 2021 12:28 in 58-82 Terrace Falls Rd, Hazelbrook NSW 2779, Australia.
  • NIKON D7100
  • f/9.0
  • 1/250s
  • ISO160
  • 105mm