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 tiny and shiny - Dolichopodidae
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| Sundew |
Posted on 21-05-2011 23:03
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 Member Location: Berlin and Baden-Württemberg, Germany Posts: 3939 Joined: 28.07.07 |
Hi, Yesterday I came across this tiny Dolichopodid running on leaves of Humulus lupulus (hop). It recalls Chrysotus a bit but does not fully match the pictures I have of that genus. So I would like to ask for help again. Many thanks, Sundew Sundew attached the following image:  [153.77Kb] |
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| Marc Pollet |
Posted on 22-05-2011 23:01
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Member Location: Welle (Denderleeuw) Posts: 161 Joined: 02.06.05 |
You are right, it is certainly a Chrysotus, a female unfortunately, which are harder to identify. It looks as if it has the 1st flagellomere enlarged but as I don't have good view on the trochanters, I don't like to guess which species you are dealing with. |
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| Sundew |
Posted on 23-05-2011 23:48
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Member Location: Berlin and Baden-Württemberg, Germany Posts: 3939 Joined: 28.07.07 |
Many thanks, Marc - no chance to see the minute trochanters... Till now I knew only Chrysotus laesus that looked more bluish-green and not thus golden. This one may remain Chrysotus spec. |
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