Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Xanthochlorus cf tenellus

Posted by hedy2411 on 03-02-2011 13:54
#1

Terrible picture, but interesting Dolichopodidae fly as it is only yellow with green eyes.
Someone knows the name of this fly...?
Picture is made 14-7-2008 in Zeist, Holland

Edited by hedy2411 on 02-05-2011 21:42

Posted by Igor Grichanov on 04-02-2011 09:52
#2

Xanthochlorus

Posted by hedy2411 on 06-02-2011 00:26
#3

Amazing, thank you for your reaction Igor!!

Can it be a Xanthochlorus cf tenellus...?

Regards,
Hedy

Posted by Marc Pollet on 01-03-2011 23:39
#4

Dear Hedy2411,

Only two species of Xanthochlorus (ornatus, tenellus) are known from The Netherlands, although two additional species have been collected in the UK. I would not be too sure, but it's probable that you are dealing with X. tenellus. Only the male can help you out, here.

Cheers,
Marc