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Pavel Kviatko

pkviatko@ecoevo.social

<p>PhD Student at the Active Sensing group at MPI-BI in Munich<br />Working on insect visual behavior, ecology and evolution<br />Dog parent, bug lover and dino friend</p>

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  • Post #2935041

    Caught this male balloon fly ( probably _Hilara sp._) today. These flies are known to produce silk, and males wrap prey items (or debris) into nuptial gifts (&amp;quot;balloons&amp;quot;) for females. Here it is captured mid-flight on a rigid tether, front legs raised above its head. #Diptera #insects #macro

  • Post #2935040

    I think this is my first time catching a freeloader fly (Milichiidae) but I am not entirely sure. Maybe someone more experienced could help me with ID? Caught sweep-netting the grass. #fedihelp #identification #Diptera #flies https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/357591655

  • Post #2935039

    Fun fact: at least some Hybotid dance flies catch their prey with the middle legs! Look like mini mantis legs. Likely _Platypalpus sp._ #Diptera #flies #entomology #macro #photography