Fly - Empis Levida
Taken at Baron's Haugh on 20th June 2017 using Panasonic Lumix LX5 in macro mode.
Fact File


Fly - Empis Levida.
Spedies:
Order:
Family:
Superfamily:
 Empis levida.
Diptera.
Empididae.
Empidoidea: Dance Fly
Adult Food:
Description:

Length:
Habitat:
Flies/Found:
Feature:
 Nectar and other  insects.
The male's abdomen is brownish, and his wings appear faintly brown and clouded. The female's abdomen is gray and her wings are clear.
Males: 7 - 9 mm. Female: 7.5 - 10 mm.
Hedgerows.
April - July.