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Nectar Drill Flies in this family are also called Dagger flies or Balloon flies. They are known to prey on other flies as their main source of food, yet some species (like this one) have evolved to mostly feed on nectar. Where most dagger flies use their "drill" to suck other flies dry, this one uses it to suck up nectar. Empis tessellata,Insects,Macro Click/tap to enlarge Species introCountry intro

Nectar Drill

Flies in this family are also called Dagger flies or Balloon flies. They are known to prey on other flies as their main source of food, yet some species (like this one) have evolved to mostly feed on nectar. Where most dagger flies use their "drill" to suck other flies dry, this one uses it to suck up nectar.

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The Hanging Fly

"Empis tessellata" is a large species of dance fly, in the fly family Empididae. In the United Kingdom, Adults can be seen from April to August, particularly on the folwers of umbellifers.

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Similar species: True Flies
Species identified by Ferdy Christant
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By Ferdy Christant

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Uploaded May 11, 2012. Captured May 10, 2012 14:21.
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  • NIKON D7000
  • f/13.0
  • 1/200s
  • ISO4000
  • 105mm