Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Empis sp. with bristles on femur

Posted by JariF on 11-06-2008 13:50
#1
Hi, this Empididae (or is it ?) has very strong bristles on hind femur. I don't know does it help the determination.

Jari
Edited by JariF on 11-06-2008 19:01

Posted by phil withers on 11-06-2008 16:19
#2
It is one of the females with pennate bristles, an Empis by the looks of it.

Posted by Kahis on 11-06-2008 16:35
#3
Yes, subgenus Empis (Empis). Most of the species of this subgenus are flying right now.

Posted by JariF on 11-06-2008 18:58
#4
Ok, thank You. Empis sp. so far waiting for further examination.

Jari