Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Dolichopodidae, Sciapodinae
Posted by Nikita Vikhrev on 14-11-2006 14:01
#1
Hello from Thailand. 14 Nov, 7-8mm.
I hope this large male with visible weapon on middle leg may be theoreticaly ID till species.
And practicaly?
If not, nice fly anyway:o
Nikita
Posted by Juergen Peters on 14-11-2006 20:12
#2
Hello, Nikita!
I have no idea about the species, just want to express my admiration for this wonderful photo and wonderful fly :D
Posted by Tony Irwin on 14-11-2006 21:44
#3
Hi Nikita - great shot! Getting the body and the middle leg in focus is what we come to expect of you! :p
We are all looking forward to your trip to Thailand. Have fun!
Posted by rvanderweele on 14-11-2006 21:50
#4
just fantastic!
Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 15-11-2006 01:52
#5
thailand? You travel a lot!!! :|
Fabulous Dolichopodidae! photograph some spiders, please. :)
Posted by conopid on 15-11-2006 10:59
#6
That's an excellent shot of a fabulous fly!:)
Posted by Xespok on 15-11-2006 11:00
#7
Very similar species occur en masse in Japan. As far as I know they are Sciapus spp. There are many similar species unfortunately.
Posted by Igor Grichanov on 15-11-2006 11:03
#8
Hi, Nikita!
Good start. This is a representative of quite numerous in Australasia genus Chrysosoma, most probably leucopogon group of species. The midleg is rather species-specific. Unfortunately, taxonomists professional in Oriental Dolis are still not registered here.
Best wishes,
Igor.
Posted by Nikita Vikhrev on 15-11-2006 14:01
#9
Thank you for your messages about photo, nice fly, not photografer.
Thank you Igor, Chrysosoma cf leucopogon! (Asislidsae-like name, doesn't it?).
Nikita
Posted by Nikita Vikhrev on 15-11-2006 14:05
#10
Thank you all.
Thank you Igor.
Chrysosoma cf leucopogon! (Very Asilidae name!)
Nikita
Posted by Igor Grichanov on 15-11-2006 15:25
#11
Chrysosoma leucopogon group of many species, but certainly not Chrysosoma leucopogon.
Igor.
Posted by Nikita Vikhrev on 16-11-2006 15:30
#12
OK, thank you Igor.