Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Small fly (Germany)

Posted by Pristurus on 05-09-2011 00:02
#1

on 2011-09-01 found in a forest near Marburg, Hesse, hunting on decaying wood. Length: about 3mm. Greetings, Ingo

Video: http://commons.wi...-09-01.ogv

Edited by Pristurus on 05-09-2011 00:05

Posted by John Carr on 05-09-2011 00:11
#2

Possibly Platypalpus; it appears the swollen legs are the mid legs even though they are positioned in front. If not, probably some other Hybotidae.

Edited by John Carr on 05-09-2011 00:12

Posted by Jan Willem on 05-09-2011 08:15
#3

Looks more like Tachydromia or Tachypeza.

Posted by Paul Beuk on 05-09-2011 10:40
#4

Tachypeza nubila

Posted by Pristurus on 05-09-2011 11:26
#5

Paul, I am positive astonished to get the species level. Thank you .
Greetings, Ingo