Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Dancing Doli
Posted by lagura on 15-01-2009 15:27
#1
During a visit to a nice forest area I came across this couple of Dolichopodidae. They were on a
Aegopodium podagraria close to a path through the area.
The male was putting on quite a show for the little lady were he was hanging in the air above her and the only thing moving was his wings.
Despite his efforts he didn't seem to have much success.
Size ~4 mm
Can this little dance be given a name?
Thank you!
Edited by lagura on 15-01-2009 15:27
Posted by lagura on 15-01-2009 15:28
#2
Another
Posted by lagura on 15-01-2009 15:29
#3
And another
Posted by Nikita Vikhrev on 15-01-2009 15:56
#4
Perfect images!
Dolichopus, I think experts will give you species level.
Nikita
Posted by lagura on 15-01-2009 23:18
#5
Oh, I hope so :)
Thank you so much Nikita.
Posted by Tony Irwin on 16-01-2009 01:29
#6
Very interesting to see the forelegs held so close to the body - I expected them to be used for display - but perhaps that only happens after landing.
Posted by Igor Grichanov on 16-01-2009 08:43
#7
Hercostomus germanus (Wiedemann, 1817) is most probable in Sweden.
Posted by lagura on 16-01-2009 19:20
#8
Thank you Igor!