Knowing that some male empidid flies present females with a meal prior to attempting to mate with them helps us to understand the behavior of Hilara sator, where the male presents an elaborate silken balloon to the female before mating. This illustrates the importance of the
A) anecdotal method
B) comparative method
C) continuity method
D) experimental method

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The comparative method is used here to understand the behavior of Hilara sator by comparing it with the known behavior of other male empidid flies, illustrating the importance of comparing across species to gain insights into behavioral patterns.

Knowing That Some Male Empidid Flies Present Females with a Meal