Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Empididae Rhamphomyia -> Empis cf. pennipes

Posted by pat_der2003 on 13-10-2010 19:53
#1

Hy,

is it an Empididae and may be a Rhamphomyia sp ?

shot in april 25 2010, Loire-atlantique, western France.

Thanks in advance !

Edited by pat_der2003 on 14-10-2010 13:46

Posted by Paul Beuk on 13-10-2010 22:33
#2

Long proboscis makes me suspec Empis. Geranium flower makes me wonder whether it might be a male Empis pennipes (without being able to check a key, atm).

Posted by pat_der2003 on 14-10-2010 13:45
#3

Many Thanks, Paul !! :)