Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Hybomitra - Male Hybomitra muelfeldi.

Posted by Morten A Mjelde on 17-10-2021 21:54
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This male was "tophilling" in a forest area in southern Norway, Telemark on 4 June. What species?

Edited by Morten A Mjelde on 18-10-2021 11:16

Posted by Morten A Mjelde on 17-10-2021 21:54
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Posted by Morten A Mjelde on 17-10-2021 21:55
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Posted by Morten A Mjelde on 17-10-2021 21:55
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Posted by Zeegers on 18-10-2021 07:16
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Male Hybomitra muelfeldi.
It shows strong hovering behaviour.
Hybomitra are not well known as hilltoppers (but maybe you are the first to observe !)


Theo

Posted by Morten A Mjelde on 18-10-2021 11:16
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Thank you so much, Theo! Well, maybe it was not hill-topping but hovering behavior at the top of the hill. ;)

Morten