#hybotidae

[razehider]

here's a pair of mating Hybos, looking as ridiculous as a couple as they do on their own. twice the goofiness, twice the recognizable shape, and thankfully none of the antisocial behavior

(October 8th, 2024)

[drhoz]

#3644 - Elaphropeza sp.

A genus of Dance Fly first described by French fly expert Pierre-Justin-Marie Macquart in 1827. The name is Greek for 'nimble walker', and probably refers to their success as predators on smaller invertebrates.

There are 17 described species in the genus, which is found in many parts of the world.

Erskine Lakes, Sth. of Perth.

[jupiterswasphouse]

[PHOTOS TAKEN: MARCH 17TH, 2025 | Image IDs: Two photos of a small dance fly on a yellow tool handle, looking to be eating an even smaller fly, likely a drain fly/moth fly /End IDs.]

This tiny dance fly got a tinier meal!

[cnestus]

[rattyexplores]

Strange looking fly found on Lantana.

20/02/21 - Diptera: Hybos sp. - QLD:WET, Millaa Millaa, garden

[reanimateobjects]

[wedontneedfeatherstofly]

Platypalpus discifer

[razehider]

in a group of animals known for ridiculous shapes (flies), dance flies like Hybos here are definitely some of the highlights. these tiny creatures would be unnoticeable when they swarm from late summer through autumn if not for their numbers, and with enough patience you're bound to find one among dozens that will pose for a photo

they might look stupid from the side but it's nothing compared to the frontal view. accursed entity. ghoulish nerd

(October 3rd, 2024)