Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Empis cf. pennipes

Posted by Gansucha on 26-05-2021 23:29
#1

Ukraine, Rivne region, May 22. Is it possible to determine the species from these photos?
www.ukrbin.com//files/60/Empis_sp._3.jpg
www.ukrbin.com//files/61/Empis_sp._4.jpg

Edited by Gansucha on 27-05-2021 12:28

Posted by Paul Beuk on 27-05-2021 07:13
#2

Probably Empis pennipes

Posted by Gansucha on 27-05-2021 12:26
#3

Thank you, Paul ! Are there other similar species of Empis? I didn't find anyone else in the gallery ...

Edited by Gansucha on 27-05-2021 14:46

Posted by Paul Beuk on 28-05-2021 07:50
#4

There are similar ones but I do not know if they share the preference for bluish or pinkish flowers.