Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Sepsis ID

Posted by Markus L on 07-07-2012 15:24
#1

Hi,

Id needed for this very small (maybe 2 mm), nicely colored fly, that kept "twitching" its wings.
Found in SW Sweden.

Many thanks
Markus

i.pbase.com/g4/46/683346/2/144586700.ZOxZrv37.jpg

Also link: http://www.pbase.com/image/144586700

Edited by Markus L on 07-07-2012 18:37

Posted by Gnats2meetu on 07-07-2012 16:13
#2

A Sepsid- Ensign/Scavenger fly. They are known for their delightful courtship displays

Posted by Markus L on 07-07-2012 16:25
#3

Great, that fits perfectly :)

Can you tell the species as well?
Looks a lot like photos of Sepsis fulgens, which seems to be a common species here.

Posted by Gnats2meetu on 07-07-2012 16:28
#4

Nah, I'm not a Sepsid expert, repost as "Sepsid ID" and Paul might know....