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 Campsicnemus, identity and behaviour
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| Oryctes |
Posted on 27-11-2025 11:46
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Member Location: Posts: 90 Joined: 21.08.19 |
 Oryctes : France : Villeneuve-d'Ascq : 59650 : 17/09/2024 Altitude : NR - Taille : 4 mm environ Réf. : 366804  Oryctes : France : Villeneuve-d'Ascq : 59650 : 17/09/2024 Altitude : 38 m - Taille : 4 mm environ Réf. : 366779  Oryctes : France : Villeneuve-d'Ascq : 59650 : 17/09/2024 Altitude : NR - Taille : 4 mm environ Réf. : 366780 Hello, I found this Dolichopodidae of the genus Campsicnemus on the edge of a large pond in Villeneuve d'Ascq (Nord department in France) on September 17, 2024. I would like to know its identity, if possible. I have already found several individuals of the species Campsicnemus scambus in the same area, but this male is different : I was thinking mainly of the species Campsicnemus curvipes, could it be this species ? In fact, the insect had initially presented itself to me head-on, as shown in photos 2 and 3. I was surprised and intrigued by its behaviour : it repeatedly showed me alternately its intense green eyes and the bright blue back of its head. I wondered if it was just a coincidence or if it was a known behaviour with a specific meaning. Thank you in advance for your opinions (please excusse the poor quality of the photos). Dominique |
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| Igor Grichanov |
Posted on 28-11-2025 08:36
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 Member Location: St.Petersburg, Russia Posts: 1794 Joined: 17.08.06 |
It is Campsicnemus curvipes
Igor Grichanov |
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| Oryctes |
Posted on 28-11-2025 09:53
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Member Location: Posts: 90 Joined: 21.08.19 |
Many thanks, Igor, for confirming the species Campsicnemus curvipes. Dominique |
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