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Parapalaeosepsis plebeia sepsid flies Natural distribution is mainly in south-eastern Australia. <br /> <br /> These very small flies are ant-like and black in colour. Their wings are clear and have a small dark spot near the apex. They have the habit of continuously waving the wings when at rest. <br /> <br /> Body length 4 mm. Australia,Diptera,Geotagged,Parapalaeosepsis plebeia,Sepsidae,Spring,arthropod,fauna,insect,invertebrate,macro,new south wales Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Parapalaeosepsis plebeia sepsid flies

Natural distribution is mainly in south-eastern Australia.

These very small flies are ant-like and black in colour. Their wings are clear and have a small dark spot near the apex. They have the habit of continuously waving the wings when at rest.

Body length 4 mm.

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  1. View Christine Young's profile
    Christine Young
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    Nice find, Ruth! It's only our 3rd species in this family to be documented on JungleDragon. :) Posted 2 years ago
  2. View Ferdy Christant's profile
    Ferdy Christant
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    You have keen eyes, well done! Posted 2 years ago

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The Parapalaeosepsis plebeia

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

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Similar species: True Flies
Species identified by Ruth Spigelman
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By Ruth Spigelman

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Uploaded Dec 1, 2022. Captured Nov 27, 2022 14:07 in 64 Janet St, Merewether NSW 2291, Australia.
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  • NIKON D850
  • f/16.0
  • 10/2500s
  • ISO250
  • 105mm

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