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..And what are all these birds in Mono Lake eating?.. here's one thing: Alkali Flies! These flies are quite remarkable in many senses: To just pick one out several interesting facts and one I could see with my own eyes: these flies can go in and out underwater! Yes, this is because tiny hairs trap a thin layer of air which allows the fly to "scuba dive." Their name also raises from the fact that they live in particularly salty habitats. They are a primordial food source for all the birdies in this and alike lakes, ponds and salines. In the last pic there is what I think are their larvae or pupae.
Mono Lake, CA.
Spotted on Sep 19, 2014
Submitted on Dec 28, 2014
2 Comments
Thanks Hema and DrNamgyal!
Yes, they are very abundant in the shorelines of the lake. Luckily they don´t bite :-)
I find very interesting how they go in and out of the water ..first diving flies I've ever seen!
these are all over in mono lake! The formations of Mono Lake are lovely.aren't they!!Your pic of California are superb!!