Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Rhagio sp

Posted by Susan R Walter on 05-05-2011 12:37
#1

I thought this one looked a bit small for scolopaceus and am hoping it is something a bit different (vitripennis?) Photographed in the Brenne, central lowland France 3 May 2011. There were several individuals flying in a damp meadow bordered by woodland. This was the only photo I managed to get.

Edited by Susan R Walter on 05-05-2011 12:39

Posted by Susan R Walter on 23-02-2012 10:19
#2

Anyone with an idea?

Posted by libor on 23-02-2012 11:00
#3

Well, in my country (CZE) I would say Rh. vitripennis without doubts. But I do not know, which another species are occurring in FRA.
Libor

Posted by Susan R Walter on 23-02-2012 13:43
#4

Thanks Libor. One other possibility I wondered about is R. latipennis but according to FE it doesn't occur in France. It is not strigosus so far as I can tell.

Edited by Susan R Walter on 23-02-2012 13:48

Posted by libor on 23-02-2012 13:50
#5

Rh. latipennis is absolutely different species, I know it very well. It is very similar to scolopaceus = distinctly spotted wings!
Libor

Posted by Susan R Walter on 23-02-2012 17:51
#6

Thanks Libor. I'm happy to go with vitripennis in that case.