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Discussion

DiBickers wrote:

Yesterday

I think this is more likely to be the larva of a parasitiod fly. Among other possibilities, an example known to target spiders are the Small-headed Flies in Family Acroceridae. I don’t think anyone will be able to identify it beyond Order-level though unfortunately.

Diptera (order)

DiBickers wrote:

2 Apr 2025

I would say this is likely to be Hermetia illucens. I’m not sure if it’s the lighting or photo quality but I don’t think the necessary characteristics show up well enough to confirm ID at this time.

Stratiomyidae (family)

MichaelMulvaney wrote:

29 Mar 2025

Wing pattern looks more like Acanthonevroides nigriventris

Acanthonevroides sp. (genus)

kasiaaus wrote:

28 Mar 2025

Acanthonevroides basalis?

Acanthonevroides sp. (genus)

kasiaaus wrote:

26 Mar 2025

Thanks Michael. I need to do better at checking the field guide and my old sightings ;-)