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Happy Scathophagids
Tony T
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Posted on 27-05-2007 22:54
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The "Tent Trap" http://www.dipter...ad_id=6264 continues to catch dozens of insects daily in my suburban garden. Most insects appear to be trying to find a way out but the Scathophagids appear to have set-up home in the trap. They seem "happy" mating and catching flies - all I need now is to add some dung!
top picture: mating
last 2 pictures: feeding on a syrphid.
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