Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Microphor, was "Empididae ?"

Posted by Philippe moniotte on 14-04-2024 18:13
#1
Hello!
Can anyone help with these two ? Approx. 8 mm
The wing venation does not seem to lead anywhere I know.
Heron Belgium April 14th
TIA
Philippe
Edited by Philippe moniotte on 16-04-2024 19:25

Posted by John Carr on 14-04-2024 22:32
#2
If I saw it in America I would propose Microphor.

Posted by Philippe moniotte on 16-04-2024 19:24
#3
Thanks ! It does indeed look a lot like Microphor, perhaps M. crassipes. The only other species here is holosericeus...

Posted by John Carr on 17-04-2024 13:08
#4
The male of Microphor crassipes has swollen hind legs.