Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Empididae => Empis livida

Posted by Marion Friedrich on 31-08-2012 16:46
#1
Hello,
I photographed the two flies in Germany, Saxony at the same place (border of a forest) on 6th June. Is species ID possible?
My favorite is Empis opaca. The second candidate is Empis livida, but the flies look quite dark.
Thank you,
Marion
Edited by Marion Friedrich on 31-08-2012 20:21

Posted by Marion Friedrich on 31-08-2012 16:48
#2
2nd fly

Posted by Paul Beuk on 31-08-2012 19:14
#3
Both are females of Empis livida.

Posted by Marion Friedrich on 31-08-2012 20:23
#4
Thank you, Paul. :)
Best wishes,
Marion