Posted by jck on 21-06-2026 14:14
#1
I presume this Empis livida is trying to get rid of a puparium? Can anyone confirm this or has it got stuck in some detritus?
Photo is from SW England on 16/06/2026.
James
Posted by Tony Irwin on 21-06-2026 18:39
#3
Yes, I agree it's trying to get rid of the pupal exuvia. (Species in this family do not retain a puparium).