Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Dolichopodidae - Sciapus platypterus

Posted by hedy2411 on 05-01-2012 23:29
#1

Can this Dolichopodidae fly be named...?
Found 18-6-2009 in Zeist, Holland

Edited by hedy2411 on 29-01-2012 11:43

Posted by John Carr on 06-01-2012 01:21
#2

Sciapus (forked M, long hairs under fore femur)

Posted by hedy2411 on 06-01-2012 14:46
#3

Thanks for your reaction and explanation John!!

Regards,
Hedy

Edited by hedy2411 on 06-01-2012 15:25

Posted by Marc Pollet on 29-01-2012 00:18
#4

Hedy,
If the specimen had a narrow face, than you are most probably dealing with Sciapus platypterus.
Cheers,
Marc

Posted by hedy2411 on 29-01-2012 11:42
#5

Hello Marc,

I still have this picture, so, it must be a female Sciapus platypterus..!

Thank you for your reaction!

Regards,
Hedy