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Gregarious Ant Lion

Hagenomyia tristis

Photo by Tiz
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Field Notes

Description:

During a bush-walk this morning, we came across on place that was full of this antlion fly. It was an area of 3*3 meters and over one houndred flies sat in the plants there. The area smelled a bit like honey...

Habitat:

Next to Mlawula river, Riverine forest (Spirostachys africanus).

Species ID Suggestions

Gregarious Ant Lion

Hagenomyia tristis

Comments (5)

Indeed :)
Hi Tiz! I had a silmilar chance to watch these take off from uprigthly hanging vines as I neard them. Nature is full of many more unseen wonders! :):)
Hello Rahul! It was a very special and magic moment when they all lifted and flew away in the same time. A true reminder of how amazing nature is :) Thanks for your comment!
Wow! Such a beautiful spectacle! Never saw these angels in such abundance. :):)
Thanks Kate :)
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PublishedMarch 6, 2014

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