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Patterned-wing Snipe flies mating A pair of Patterned-wing Snipe flies settle on a leaf for a few seconds during their coupling. <br /> Marked sexual dimorphism can be seen. The male has large eyes touching at the top of the head and a tapering abdomen. <br /> 10 mm body length Australia,Chrysopilus,Diptera,Geotagged,Macro,New South Wales,Rhagionidae,Snipe fly,arthropod,autumn,insect,invertebrate,mating Click/tap to enlarge Promoted

Patterned-wing Snipe flies mating

A pair of Patterned-wing Snipe flies settle on a leaf for a few seconds during their coupling.
Marked sexual dimorphism can be seen. The male has large eyes touching at the top of the head and a tapering abdomen.
10 mm body length

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    Ferdy Christant
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    Any idea which one is the male/female? Posted 6 years ago

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By Ruth Spigelman

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Uploaded Jun 3, 2019. Captured Apr 29, 2018 11:35 in 59 Merewether St, Merewether NSW 2291, Australia.
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  • Canon EOS 60D
  • f/16.0
  • 1/256s
  • ISO500
  • 100mm
Captured in the fall. More fall photos.