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Hangingfly

Bittacus pilicornis

Hangingfly

Adult hangingflies inhabit humid woodland edges, shaded vegetation, and streamside growth. They hang from plants by their long forelegs and catch small flying insects with their legs and mouthparts. Males may present captured prey to females as a courtship gift.

Type
Wing / Fang
Conservation status
NE

Growth chain

  1. ?
  2. ?
  3. Hangingfly

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Range map records: GBIF.org (CC0 and CC BY). Country outlines: Natural Earth.