Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Haematopota pluvialis?

Posted by Klaas on 17-01-2010 13:07
#1

10 June 2008 Meppelerbos (Netherlands)

I think pluvialis, but the antenae are quit dark!?

Klaas

Posted by Zeegers on 17-01-2010 18:00
#2

Klaas

it is a male, certainly NOT crassicornis, but either pluvialis or subcylindrica. Those are very similar.

Colouration of antenna is variable, however, never completely black in pluvialis. You need excellent light to see the red sometimes.

Theo