Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Empis livida?

Posted by Sundew on 20-06-2011 23:54
#1

Hi,
This weekend I watched a lot of Empis males with their prey in a Brandenburgian agricultural landscape. They gathered in the evening sun with their caught flies and moths and seemed to enjoy their community. One female sat apart (upper pic). I suppose all belong to the same species, which should be E. livida. Can this be confirmed or corrected?
Many thanks, Sundew

Posted by Sundew on 20-06-2011 23:55
#2

More pics.

Posted by Paul Beuk on 21-06-2011 09:03
#3

Correct. Top one is female, all others are males.