Wings at an Angle - _TNY_7106
Another early season find in Åva-Stensjödal. A Empis borealis dance fly. These are sometimes called dagger flies because of the long and sharp piercing mouthparts used to impale small prey.
This one, and a bunch of its buddies were however more interested in pollen and when you want pollen at this time of year in the Stockholm area - sallow (Salix caprea) is one of the few options available. This one looking at me and the camera had however landed on a not yet opened bud so perhaps it was just taking a break.
Wings at an Angle - _TNY_7106
Another early season find in Åva-Stensjödal. A Empis borealis dance fly. These are sometimes called dagger flies because of the long and sharp piercing mouthparts used to impale small prey.
This one, and a bunch of its buddies were however more interested in pollen and when you want pollen at this time of year in the Stockholm area - sallow (Salix caprea) is one of the few options available. This one looking at me and the camera had however landed on a not yet opened bud so perhaps it was just taking a break.