Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Hybotidae? Empididae? (25.05.11) --> cf. Rhamphomyia longipes

Posted by Juergen Peters on 28-05-2011 00:56
#1

Hello!

These tiny (< 3 mm) flies were swarming in big numbers around umbelliferous flowers near the forest and hedges (northwest Germany). Only seldom some were landing.

Edited by Juergen Peters on 30-05-2011 20:55

Posted by Juergen Peters on 28-05-2011 00:57
#2

Pic #2

Posted by Paul Beuk on 30-05-2011 11:45
#3

Empidini, perhaps Rhamphomyia longipes, but impossible to be certain.

Posted by Juergen Peters on 30-05-2011 20:54
#4

Paul Beuk wrote:
Empidini, perhaps Rhamphomyia longipes, but impossible to be certain.


Thank you nevertheless, Paul!