Posted by Auratus on 30-05-2013 20:22
#1
I found this Dolichopus yesterday (29-5-2013) in the Netherlands. For some reason i'm unable to find which species it is. Can anyone help me out?
Thanks in advance
Edited by Auratus on 04-06-2013 12:09
Posted by Auratus on 03-06-2013 19:53
#4
Thanks for your answer Igor, but I don't think it is right. I think the poor quality of the images may have misled you.
The lower postocular cilia of this Dolichopus are pale and for
D. rupestris they should black as far as I know.
I tried to make some pictures in the daylight, but I fear my equipment is just not good enough.
So I will additionally list some of the key characteristics (hoping it will give a clue)
1. All femora and tibia yellow (Black at apex of hind femora)
2. Lower postocular cilia pale
3. Tarsi simple, hind metatars with > 2 dorsal setae
4. No long hairs on hind femur
5. Front tibia without long apico-ventral bristle
6. Antenna black (entirely)
7. Face silvery white and hairy (bit)
This brings me to
D. albifrons in your key, which is as far as I know not known from The Netherlands
Posted by Auratus on 04-06-2013 09:52
#7
Thanks again Igor, that explains a lot.