Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Hybotid fly ?

Posted by LordV on 19-04-2009 08:58
#1

Small fly with midge prey - taken yesterday South coast UK - about 2.5mm body length.
Hybotidae ?

Thanks
Brian v.

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Posted by Sundew on 19-04-2009 09:27
#2

Could be a Platypalpus, but a good lateral view is necessary to dare species ID.
Regards, Sundew

Posted by Paul Beuk on 20-04-2009 14:34
#3

It IS Platypalpus

Posted by LordV on 20-04-2009 20:30
#4

Thanks for the ID confirmation Sundew and Paul :)
Brian V.