Harpobittacus
Sign in to saveHarpobittacus is a genus of hangingfly of the family Bittacidae found in Australia.
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Within Vinony's link graph, Harpobittacus is referenced by 4 other articles, and connects out to Hangingfly, Animalia and insect.
Vinony files it under Hangingflies, Insect genera and Insects of Australia.
Its subject is documented across 6 Wikipedia language editions.
Museum specimens
- Specimen records
- 7
- Family
- Bittacidae
- Collections
- NMV, QVMAG, WAM, KU
- Recorded in
- Australia
Wikidata facts
- Instance of
- taxon
- Parent taxon
- Hangingfly
- Image
- Harpobittacus australis (5085616528).jpg
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- Harpobittacus
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- genus
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Encyclopedic overview
7 sectionsContents
- Habitat and Development
- Mating
- Male competition
- Nuptial gifts
- Female choice behavior
- Species
- References
Harpobittacus is a genus of hangingfly of the family Bittacidae found in Australia.
== Habitat and Development == Species of Harpobittacus are found in moist environments as larvae and adults. The adults are active from October to February and lay their eggs in the summer. They undergo metamorphosis, beginning with the female laying her cube–shaped eggs in the soil. The larva pupate underground, remaining moist to prevent desiccation and once they hatch, they feed on soil, mosses, dead insects, and leaf litter.
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