ORIIIORRHAPHA 



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Ai IIVCKRA 



Therevidae 

 Empidae 



Fig. 77. 'J'/wnvti nobilitata Fabr. $ 11x17 mm. 

 Frequently seen at rest on leaves of plants, 

 and on dry roadways and paths, in June. 

 Sometimes predatory. The carnivorous larvae 

 live in earth, decaying wood and cow-dung, 

 and devour other larvae. 



Fig. 78. T/ic>'C''ii anau/ii/ii Y^hr. (^10x18 mm. 

 Common from Cornwall to Sutherland on 

 sand dunes, June to .August ; the male is 

 commonest. (Clacton-on-Sea.) 



J'igs, 79, 80. (Empinae) Eiiipis tfsscllata Fabr. ^ 10x21 mm., ? 1 1 x 23 mm. Much attracted by 

 may-blossom and umbelliferous plants : kills and devours many insects. Larvae live in earth, 

 especially under dead leaves, and are carnivorous. Some species also Uve in decaying wood. 

 (New Forest.) 



