Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Can we say witch Sciapus?

Posted by clovis on 20-11-2013 15:41
#1

Hi,

I only have this picture, can we say more about it or should i stand to sp?
Tanks,

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Saint laurent en Brévedent (Normandie, France) 10/06/2013

Posted by John Carr on 20-11-2013 17:36
#2

The white-tipped mid tarsi suggest Sciapus platypterus, but check to see if any other species have similar ornaments. This is a male; females have plain legs.

Posted by clovis on 24-11-2013 22:35
#3

Thanks John. I thought of this one, but i didn't know either if it's the only specie with this characteristic