Hybotid dance flies
Scientific name: Hybotidae
Hybotid dance flies
Scientific name: Hybotidae
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Description
Remarkably, Hybotidae enact mid-air courtship rituals that are a marvel of aerial agility. Males impress females by presenting them with prey caught in flight, a gift that secures favor and enhances mating success. Hybotidae exemplify a group with intricate social behaviors and ecological importance, pollinating plants while controlling pest populations.
Species of Hybotid dance flies
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