Bittacus stigmaterus
Say, 1823
Say's Hanging-fly
Bittacus stigmaterus is a North American hangingfly in the Bittacidae, commonly known as Say's Hanging-fly. The exhibits elaborate courtship in which males capture prey and present them to females as . Females exercise mate choice based on prey size, with larger gifts increasing male mating success. Males also engage in kleptoparasitism, stealing prey gifts from rival males.
Pronunciation
How to pronounce Bittacus stigmaterus: //ˈbɪtəkəs stɪɡˈmeɪtərəs//
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Distribution
North America
Diet
prey (males capture prey specifically for use as )
Behavior
Males engage in predatory specifically to obtain prey for mating purposes. Prey-gift presentation is a critical component of courtship. Males may attempt to steal prey gifts from other males (kleptoparasitism).