Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Platypalpus with prey (24.06.09)

Posted by Juergen Peters on 11-07-2009 23:06
#1
Hello!

A 2-3 mm Platypalpus (Hybotidae) with even smaller prey (a Cecidomyiid I think, they were numerous at the light). Can it be IDed to species level? End of June at light in our garden (northwest Germany).
Edited by Juergen Peters on 11-07-2009 23:07

Posted by Juergen Peters on 11-07-2009 23:06
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Pic #2

Posted by Juergen Peters on 11-07-2009 23:07
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Pic #3

Posted by Paul Beuk on 12-07-2009 10:28
#4
Prey is ceratopogonid.

Posted by Juergen Peters on 12-07-2009 17:26
#5
Hello, Paul!

Paul Beuk wrote:
Prey is ceratopogonid.


Interesting, thanks!