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.

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.