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Banded Hybotidae
Juergen Peters
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Posted on 18-05-2006 18:07
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Hello!

These 2.5-4 mm Hybotids are numerously running fast on tree trunks at the moment here in Ostwestfalen/Germany. Jan Willem suggested some Tachydromia species and to post them here in the forum. Because of the striking bands on the wings: can they be delimited to the species level despite of the poor photos (at these object sizes my camera stops collaboration ;-))?

www.foto-upload.de/diptera/060516/Hybotidae_spp_3mm_1.jpg
www.foto-upload.de/diptera/060516/Hybotidae_spp_3mm_2.jpg


Additionally here a pink 5 mm insect of which I am not even sure of the order. I don't think it's Diptera (too long antennae)?!? But the form of the head is really similar to the Hybotids above.
www.foto-upload.de/diptera/060516/Pink_insect.jpg
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Jürgen

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Posted on 18-05-2006 20:51
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These banded Hybotids are extremely common here in Hungary too. I'll have some higher quality images, though these flies are quite active and therefore very difficult photo subjects.
 
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The hybotids are Tachydromia sp. Several species to be found mainly on tree trunks, others on rocky surfaces. Difficult to identify from pics.

The second I will not even guess.
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Hello, Paul and Xespok!

Thank you for your comments! These small flies (and several other unbanded species) can be found here from spring to autumn on tree trunks.
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Jürgen

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