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Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Life and Death Struggle, Empidid and Crane Fly

Posted by Stephen on 31-05-2007 12:16

I heard a sound in the leaves and discovered a life and death struggle between an Empidid fly and a Crane Fly. I took a number of pictures. The Empidid won, of course.

Can anyone supply ID information for either fly?

Forest, West Virginia USA, 27 May 2007.

Posted by Stephen on 31-05-2007 12:20

Another view of the two flies.

Posted by igor on 31-05-2007 13:07

Hi Stephen,
I guess the winner is Empis deterra Walley, 1927 but there is another similar species. What other pictures of this species did you take.

Regards,

Igor

Posted by Stephen on 31-05-2007 13:38

Thanks, Igor.

Well, here are two more. They are not quite as sharp (there was a lot of motion occurring!) but they should show some features the first two photos didn't show.

Posted by Stephen on 31-05-2007 13:40

Here's a view that shows the wings.