Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Dolichopodidae

Posted by davenicholls on 12-06-2011 11:29
#1
I found this dolichopodidae fly yesterday in damp woodland in England. Is it possible to say which species?

Thanks.

Posted by davenicholls on 12-06-2011 11:30
#2
2nd image

Posted by Igor Grichanov on 12-06-2011 13:33
#3
Argyra

Posted by davenicholls on 12-06-2011 14:10
#4
Many thanks Igor. Could it possibly be perplexa? I've searched the gallery and the leg colour and pattern fits.

Dave

Posted by Igor Grichanov on 12-06-2011 14:59
#5
Could it possibly be perplexa? I dunno.

Posted by Marc Pollet on 18-06-2011 09:29
#6
Dear Dave,

I can assure you that this is not Argyra perplexa, which has, to my knowledge (and I know the species), entirely pale femora, except for the hind ones). Size matters as A. perplexa is one of the smaller European species as well as the presence or absence of setae on the scutellum. But some Argyra females remain very hard to identify.

Cheers,
Marc