Harpobittacus septentrionis

Harpobittacus septentrionis is a species of hangingfly in the family Bittacidae found on the north-east coast of Australia.

[1] Harpobittacus septentrionis is about 30mm in length, with a bright orange head and thorax.

The abdomen is orange with black ventral and dorsal markings.

[2] Harpobittacus septentrionis has only been recorded on the ranges and adjacent inland in north-east Queensland from around Mackay to Cairns.

Harpobittacus septentrionis hang from plants by the two forelegs, and capture prey using their hind and middle legs.