Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Diptera from Mediterranean> Dolichopodidae>Ortochile nigrocoerulea
Posted by Cesa on 18-04-2012 16:25
#1
Hello,
From Hatay prov. a week ago. Its ID very much appreciated. Muhabbet
Edited by Cesa on 19-04-2012 14:38
Posted by mossnisse on 18-04-2012 17:27
#2
Dolichopodidae
Posted by Cesa on 18-04-2012 17:32
#3
thank you mossnisse!
Posted by Stefan Naglis on 18-04-2012 20:38
#4
Ortochile sp. female
Posted by Cesa on 18-04-2012 21:11
#5
Many thanks Naglis!
Posted by Igor Grichanov on 19-04-2012 14:06
#6
Why not
Ortochile nigrocoerulea Latreille, 1809?
Posted by Cesa on 19-04-2012 14:36
#7
Thank you Igor. I agree with you. Two known species of Ortochile are west mediterranean. The unique species of the genus exists in east mediterranean region. The females prefer yellow flowers of Asteraceae for feeding.