Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Empididae

Posted by kurt on 05-05-2012 17:36
#1

Is it possible to tell which species this 6-7 mm male is? Inner half of femur 2 and 3 reddish.

Photos from 29 april 2012 Skällsjön N 62, E 17 Ångermanland, Sweden.
Thanks for your help in advance
Regards
Kurt Holmqvist

Posted by Paul Beuk on 07-05-2012 07:15
#2

Without my keys at hand I'd say Empis borealis, based on what I remember of the genitalia...

Posted by kurt on 08-05-2012 19:34
#3

Thanks for your help Paul
I use to see E. borealis first in spring but males use to have much broader wings than this one.

Posted by Paul Beuk on 08-05-2012 20:00
#4

That will be due to the oblique (almost lateral) view.