Milky Owlfly

Behavior

European owlflies hunt their flying preys using their ultraviolet vision. This on the one hand it permits the accurate pursuit of flying prey, but on the other, it limits hunting to sunny periods. This limitation is reflected in the animal's hunting behavior. Owlflies fly on sunny days with clear blue skies, but not if the sun is obscured. As soon as a cloud covers the sky, they land and wait until the sky is unobscured again.

Habitat

Meadow near deciduous woodland.