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Classification Order: Diptera – true flies Family: Empidae

Length . 7 mm

Phenology May to July.

Identification

CAUTION

With about 60 or so similars this account is only indicative of H maura

Life Cycle

The image depict a Male swollen glands on their front legs Males behaviou present the females with a gift of food, usually an insect or small fly, wrapped iin silk that is exuded from the swollen glands on their front legs. Whilst emalesseek to unwrap males will attempt to mate

Habitat

Swarms associated with water and marshy areas during summer months.