Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Hydrotaea dentipes ? -> Yes

Posted by Axel D on 28-03-2026 19:36
#1
Hi

A fly found today in my garden. I think it's a Hydrotaea and it ressembles Hydrotaea dentipes male. But I'm not sure we can see enough criteria to be sure of the species. What do you think of it ?

Rosny-sous-Bois, Seine-Saint-Denis, Île-de-France, France
28th of March 2026
Body length : around 6/7 mm
Edited by Axel D on 29-03-2026 14:36

Posted by Axel D on 28-03-2026 19:40
#2
Dorsal view :

Posted by Axel D on 28-03-2026 19:40
#3
Side view :

Posted by Axel D on 28-03-2026 19:45
#4
Leg 2 and leg 3 :
Not sure these pictures are sufficient.

Posted by Nikita Vikhrev on 29-03-2026 10:53
#5
t2 without strong ad; with a row of short stubbly ad hairs = Hydrotaea dentipes male

Posted by Axel D on 29-03-2026 12:53
#6
Thank you Nikita.

A new species for me. :)