Robber Flies and Emphids Galleries

Dance fly (Empis livida) : This fly is about 9mm long and can be found in damp areas. It feeds on other insects and presents females with a foamy ball of food when trying to attract her attention. Fascinating story behind its behaviour. see http://crawford.tardigrade.net/bugs/BugofMonth40.html for more information.

Dance fly (Empis livida)

This fly is about 9mm long and can be found in damp areas. It feeds on other insects and presents females with a foamy ball of food when trying to attract her attention. Fascinating story behind its behaviour. see http://crawford.tardigrade.net/bugs/BugofMonth40.html for more information.

Updated: Oct 16, 2009 2:37pm PST

Empis stercorea :

Empis stercorea

Updated: Feb 22, 2010 2:03am PST

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