Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Dolichopodidae Sciapus female> Sciapus contristans
Posted by blowave on 27-12-2010 22:42
#1
Hi,
I think Sciapus is correct, but can anyone give a species? We have 9 species..
http://www.dipter...hp?id=9349
14th June, my garden near Lincoln UK. I also got I think a male on the 15th which looks to be the same species, posting separately. Size ~7mm
Thanks!
Janet
Edited by blowave on 27-12-2010 23:06
Posted by blowave on 27-12-2010 22:43
#2
pic 2
Posted by rvanderweele on 27-12-2010 22:47
#3
Sciapus contristans female
Posted by blowave on 27-12-2010 22:58
#4
Wow, thanks Ruud! I didn't really expect a species! B)
Posted by rvanderweele on 27-12-2010 22:59
#5
the front femur is quite typical.
Posted by blowave on 27-12-2010 23:05
#6
I thought that might give the clue! :D
Posted by rvanderweele on 27-12-2010 23:10
#7
Well, you know, Janet, sometimes dipterology is no simple...on other occasions though.......
Posted by blowave on 27-12-2010 23:14
#8
I sometimes think I shouldn't bother too because of the difficulties, but on some occasions I get results when I don't expect it.
We don't have this one in the gallery and I have both male and female!