Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Dolichopodid

Posted by conopid on 09-07-2010 18:45
#1

Hello Forum,
I cannot key this tiny Doli out. It has a very shiny blue frons and a distinctly projecting clypeus. Any suggestions for the genus?
Anout 3.5mm length. July 8 2010, Shropshire UK. Swept from marsh.

Posted by conopid on 09-07-2010 18:46
#2

and here's that projecting clypeus

Posted by Paul Beuk on 09-07-2010 18:48
#3

Campsicnemus?

Posted by Igor Grichanov on 10-07-2010 08:55
#4

Female of Syntormon

Posted by conopid on 10-07-2010 09:28
#5

Many thanks Paul and Igor. I'll check out Syntormon, as under the microscope it does not look right for Campsicnemus.