Which Empis?

[PeterD]

Seen flying around clasping its prey.

Thanks

[Geoff F]

Difficult to tell from that photo but it does look rather similar to the 'basic model' Empis tessellata.

[JRsbugs]

It does look like Empis tessellata, a male.

Janet

[PeterD]

Thank you Geoff and Janet. I was surprised to see it flying about clutching its prey which is as big as itself.

[Roger Morris]

Correct

E. tessellata

[PeterD]

Originally Posted by Roger Morris

Correct

E. tessellata

Thanks for the confirmation Roger