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(Mating and Eating) Dagger Flies

Rhamphomyia sp.

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Field Notes

Description:

These Dagger Flies are mating while the female is eating another type of fly. "Males capture a small insect and offer it as a nuptial gift to a female." - BugGuide

Habitat:

Trumpet's Angel tree in backyard.

Notes:

Aka Dancing Fly

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Comments (2)
Arun
nice capture ..

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PublishedMarch 9, 2012

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