Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Camargue fly (dolichopodidae, Hydrophorus ?)
Posted by Philippe moniotte on 13-04-2008 15:08
#1
This couple was on the sand along a brackish water pond in Camargue, France (La Capeli?re), on April 2nd 2008. There were many more but it was hard coming within photographing distance.
Approx 8 mm. Dolichopodidae, perhaps ?
Thanks for your help
Philippe
PS Flamingos were all over the place there....
Edited by Philippe moniotte on 15-04-2008 09:53
Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 13-04-2008 18:43
#2
Certainly this qualifies to a Dolichopodidae. ;)
Posted by Philippe moniotte on 15-04-2008 07:07
#4
Thanks Jorge and Tony;
I had spotted Hydrophorus in the gallery too, because of the habitat and the rather long wings for a dolichopodidae. But as the example there is from Senegal and I have no clue whether the genus is present or not in Europe, I did not even suggest it... ???
Philippe
Posted by Philippe moniotte on 17-04-2008 11:34
#5
No more suggestions ?
Posted by Igor Grichanov on 17-04-2008 13:23
#6
Hydrophorus has many species in Europe incl. France. See Parent (1938) - free e-access and
http://www.diptera.info/downloads.php?cat_id=8&download_id=93
Posted by Philippe moniotte on 17-04-2008 14:33
#7
Thanks Igor. Impressive work. It seems indeed hopeless to come to an ID from a single picture, considering the number of species..
At least, would you agree it is a Hydrophorus ?
Philippe
Posted by Igor Grichanov on 17-04-2008 16:07
#8
Yes
Posted by Philippe moniotte on 17-04-2008 18:50
#9
Thanks again!