“Swarms of Trichocera males are often seen dancing in the late afternoon sunlight, sometimes thousands of individuals in hundreds of swarms over many acres of lawns and open woodlands.” – Harry D. Pratt
They also dance over compost piles, where their larvae live, on mild days throughout the winter. (Stephen A. Marshall)
1/12/2014 On snow
11/14/2023 One of several that were flying up and down in a patch of sun
10/20/2023 Winter Craneflies dancing in the late afternoon sun – here’s the link to a video.
