Female scorpion fly

These little creatures feed on dead insects - often stolen from spider webs. The female is likely to eat the male when he makes advances so he usually brings her a dead insect or a big drop of saliva as a courting gift to placate her!

[Jesika]

No flowers, chocs or trips to the ballet for these ladies.

[Kerri Michaels]

cool markings

[KoalaGardens🐨]

gotta love nature

[Rick]

Great shot.

[Lois]

Wonderful details!

[haskar]

Great close up.