Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Searching for the species of an Empis

Posted by Oryctes on 15-05-2022 18:45
#1
Hello,

I saw this Empis recently (the 12 of May) in Villeneuve-d'Ascq (North of France). While looking a lot of photos I did not find the species of the insect. Would it be possible to have an help about it from my photos ?
Thanks in advance for your help,

Dominique

www.galerie-insecte.org/galerie/image/dos302/big/DSC_0236%20A.jpg
Oryctes : France : Villeneuve-d'Ascq : 59650 : 12/05/2022
Altitude : 20 m - Taille : 10 mm environ
Réf. : 302152


www.galerie-insecte.org/galerie/image/dos302/big/DSC_0254%20AB.jpg
Oryctes : France : Villeneuve-d'Ascq : 59650 : 12/05/2022
Altitude : NR - Taille : 10 mm environ
Réf. : 302184
www.galerie-insecte.org/galerie/image/dos302/big/DSC_0222%20A.jpg

Oryctes : France : Villeneuve-d'Ascq : 59650 : 12/05/2022
Altitude : NR - Taille : 10 mm environ
Réf. : 302185

Posted by Oryctes on 20-05-2022 11:23
#2
Good morning,
I wonder why I have not any answer about this insect. Is this one not interesting ? Is this one not well known ? Are my photos not precise enough to allow an identification ? Thank you very mauch for an help.

Posted by igor on 21-05-2022 10:18
#3
Empis (Polyblepharis) opaca Meigen.

Best wishes,

Igor


Posted by Oryctes on 21-05-2022 15:13
#4
Merci beaucoup ! Thank you a lot, Igor, for this identification !
With best wishes,
Dominique