Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Small Empididae ID

Posted by LordV on 16-06-2015 10:32
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Small dance fly feeding on Euphorbia flowers. Taken on 12th June South coast UK - body length just under 4mm. Any ideas on ID
Thanks Brian V.

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Posted by Paul Beuk on 16-06-2015 11:39
#2
Empis nigripes most likely, but I cannot say for certain it is not bicuspidata.

Posted by LordV on 17-06-2015 08:34
#3
Thanks Paul :)
Brian V.