Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tachypeza in copula ? -> Tachypeza nubila

Posted by Caillou on 30-10-2019 21:27
#1
Hello,

For this Hybotidae couple I would guess Tachypeza nubila, do you agree ?
Here is a little movie with the male's funny behavior...
Thank you for your help.

October 13th, 2019, Leuk, Switzerland, on a log.
Size: 4.0 mm
Edited by Caillou on 14-11-2019 12:56

Posted by Caillou on 30-10-2019 21:29
#2
The male "waving" its anterior legs

Posted by Caillou on 30-10-2019 21:30
#3
Dorsal view.

Posted by Caillou on 14-11-2019 07:32
#4
Another chance ?

Posted by Paul Beuk on 14-11-2019 08:22
#5
Yes, Tachypeza nubila it is.

Posted by Caillou on 14-11-2019 12:54
#6
Thank you very much Paul !

Note: I will submit my pictures to your gallery, but as there is already a lot for this species feel free to use any or none of mine.