Unidentified flies

[paul m]

I don't usually attempt Diptera but I saw so many obliging ones a couple of weeks back that I thought I'd give them a whirl. I haven't yet had a chance to look through them seriously so would appreciate any comments. I'm especially intrigued by this one:

Asilidae, robber flies, I assume?

[Pudding4brains]

Hi Paul,

Not Asilidae but Empididae for sure, genus Empis even probably but I really shouldn't go there

Typical scene however, female munching away at a nuptial gift caught/prepared for her by the male, who now can take his time doing whatever he's good at

Cheers, Arp

[paul m]

Originally Posted by Pudding4brains

........ Not Asilidae but Empididae for sure, genus Empis even probably but I really shouldn't go there

Thnks Arp; I'll follow that when I have my computer back.

Typical scene however, female munching away at a nuptial gift caught/prepared for her by the male, who now can take his time doing whatever he's good at ; Cheers, Arp

Yes, I've known women like that!