Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Brachycera

Posted by olep on 17-10-2025 08:09
#1

This Brachycera was found in the Swedish mountains (altitude about +700m above sea level) July 2025 in a dense spruce forest close to a small ditch. It has been preserved in alcohol so the colors have changed a bit compared to the natural ones.
Is it possible to say what genus it could be so I could start looking for a key. Could it perhaps be a Empidoidea?

Not sure why this post ended up in Asilidea forum, perhaps my profile is linked to that?

Edited by olep on 17-10-2025 08:23

Posted by olep on 17-10-2025 08:10
#2

Wing about 6-9 mm

Posted by olep on 17-10-2025 08:12
#3

The backbones with large "spikes" and red tarsus
The front bones (image under) are red but with darker tarsus, large double claws

Posted by olep on 17-10-2025 08:13
#4

Head

Posted by olep on 17-10-2025 08:15
#5

Back end on the left (female?) - Head close on the right

Posted by eklans on 17-10-2025 11:31
#6

I think it's a female Hybos femoratus (Hybotidae)