Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Bombyliidae - Balaana gigantea from Western Australia

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 05-02-2010 22:04
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This photo was taken and granted by Jean Hort. IDed as Balaana gigantea by Jefferies.
Taken on 26 December 2009 in York - Western Australia.


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Edited by jorgemotalmeida on 05-02-2010 22:07

Posted by nielsyese on 06-02-2010 09:24
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Black 'n white: Amazing animal!

Posted by viktor j nilsson on 06-02-2010 16:09
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But yet, isnīt it quite interesting to see how superficially similiar it is to the familiar Hemipenthes maura, no? There are always some groups of insects that makes one feel home.