Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Dolichopidae ID

Posted by LordV on 11-06-2010 07:53
#1

Not sure if further ID is possible. Small dolichopid fly taken yesterday on leaves above a small pond - about 5mm body length - South coast UK. Not sure if the pale colour is normal or if it has recently emerged.

Thanks
Brian V.

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Posted by Stefan Naglis on 11-06-2010 10:33
#2

Sciapus sp. female

Posted by LordV on 11-06-2010 12:13
#3

Stefan Naglis wrote:
Sciapus sp. female

Thanks Stefan :) - appreciated
Brian v.

Posted by Larry Shone on 11-06-2010 12:27
#4

Another nice capture Brian! :D

Posted by Kahis on 11-06-2010 14:07
#5

Given the habitat its almost certainly a Sciapus platypterus female.

Posted by LordV on 11-06-2010 20:32
#6

Thanks for the comments and further ID :)
appreciated.
Brian v.