Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Dolichopodidae - Syntormon pallipes (male)
Posted by Liliane D on 16-04-2025 18:57
#1
Hello,
In the south of France on April 16, 2025.
The body measures 3 mm in length.
The hind legs seem very unusual to me.
Thank you for your help with the identification.
Edited by Liliane D on 18-04-2025 08:30
Posted by Tony Irwin on 16-04-2025 20:12
#2
Syntormon (Dolichopodidae)
Posted by Liliane D on 17-04-2025 07:00
#3
Thank you very much, Tony
The only genus I've encountered in this family is a
Sciapus. I've read that
Sciapus are predators of small insects like "psoques".
Are
Syntormon also predators?
Posted by Tony Irwin on 17-04-2025 09:44
#4
Various species of
Syntormon have been recorded as predators, and it is most likely that all the species are predatory.
Posted by Liliane D on 17-04-2025 10:49
#5
All my thanks
Posted by Igor Grichanov on 18-04-2025 08:23
#6
Syntormon pallipes
Posted by Liliane D on 18-04-2025 08:33
#7
Thank you, Igor, for clarifying the species