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Dolichopodidae, broad wings
MikeP
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Posted on 30-05-2023 16:13
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 Here is an image of a, what I believe, is a Dolichopodidae. Was searching the web for similar specimen with broad wings, but no luck so far.
Can anybody help me with the ID?
Thank you!

Image taken on 28.5.2023 in Pötzleinsdorf, near Vienna, Austria
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 Sciapus platypterus - male
 
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 Great! Thank you very much, dave21!!
 
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 Sciapus platypterus species group (3 species in Europe).
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 If you have more pictures, Sciapus platypterus has a conspicuous white band on the mid tarsus.
 
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