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... hovering male . The swarms of male horse - flies proved elusive for a long time . Older authors , such as Brauer , stated that they hovered over forest clearings , and over mountain - tops at dawn , but these statements were not ...
... hovering male . The swarms of male horse - flies proved elusive for a long time . Older authors , such as Brauer , stated that they hovered over forest clearings , and over mountain - tops at dawn , but these statements were not ...
Page 135
... hovering flight . Mackerras stresses the fact that the males hover with a loud , high- pitched note , and when they are hovering thus in the air like a Syrphid fly , they will similarly dart away if disturbed , and then re- turn to the ...
... hovering flight . Mackerras stresses the fact that the males hover with a loud , high- pitched note , and when they are hovering thus in the air like a Syrphid fly , they will similarly dart away if disturbed , and then re- turn to the ...
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... hovering flight , together with their conspicuous and attractive appearance . Some tiny flies , notably Pipunculidae and Drosophili- dae , hover equally competently , but they are so tiny that they are seldom noticed by anyone who is ...
... hovering flight , together with their conspicuous and attractive appearance . Some tiny flies , notably Pipunculidae and Drosophili- dae , hover equally competently , but they are so tiny that they are seldom noticed by anyone who is ...
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THE PATTERN OF FLIES 3 | 3 |
THE LIFEHISTORY OF FLIES | 12 |
Part | 27 |
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