Hilara curtisi
Length about 7 mm. One of several similar Hilara species. Hilara curtisi has long bristles on the front metatarsus. Detailed examination is necessary in order to identify to species level.
Usually in damp habitats or near to water.
Summer.
The swollen front tarsi of the males produce silk which the fly uses to wrap prey as a courtship gift for the female.
Fairly widespread in England but exact status is difficult to determine due to problems of identification.
Status in Leicestershire and Rutland not known.
Graham Calow
Sapcote garden1
03 June 2016
specimen examined
Graham Calow
Sapcote garden1
03 June 2016
specimen examined
Barbara Cooper
Long Clawson
11 May 2023
Barbara Cooper
Long Clawson
11 May 2023
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Species profile
- Species group:
- insect - true fly (Diptera)
- Kingdom:
- Animalia
- Order:
- Diptera
- Family:
- Empididae
- Records on NatureSpot:
- 1
- First record:
- 03/06/2016 (Calow, Graham)
- Last record:
- 03/06/2016 (Calow, Graham)
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