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Dolichopidae ID
LordV
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Posted on 03-06-2023 17:50
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 Small dolichopid fly I found in the garden today around 3mm body length. Has an odd middle leg.
Worthing south coast UK.

Brian V.

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 Campsicnemus, named for the bent middle leg of many males. Ancient Greek καμψις + κνημη.
 
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 A male Campsicnemus scambus
 
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 Thanks for the ID gents Smile

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