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Empis sp.
This is the finale act in the amazing courtship ritual of the dance fly (aka the Dagger fly). A nuptial gift is given to the female to consume from the male. One of the thoughts here is this behavior will distract the female and control her aggressive behavior long enough for mating. (The male Black widow spider should try employing this).
Spotted on a plum tree in my backyard.
Spotted on Mar 31, 2018
Submitted on Apr 1, 2018
4 Comments
Your welcome, Brian38....
Thank you maplemoth.
Photo No. 1: is a very remarkable, and a very educational photo....
Two, very beautiful, and very interesting photos....