Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Dolichopodidae

Posted by digitalg on 14-08-2006 09:47
#1

So ... let's if I got the lesson right :)

- small (6-7mm) shiny metallic fly
- long legs
- bristly
- only one obvious cross-vein (this comes from the book)

it's a Dolichopodidae, right? :D

2003/05/01 - Portugal center countryside - crop field

Posted by Kahis on 14-08-2006 11:27
#2

It's a very typical large Dolichopodid of genus Dolichopus. Most dolichopodids and smaller than this one and they tend to keep close to the ground. which may explain why they are not often seen and rarely photographed. Sweep-netting over and around mud will reveal many dolis where you though there were none at all :D

Posted by digitalg on 15-08-2006 16:04
#3

Thank you Kahis :)