Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Tipulidae from mountain

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 08-10-2007 12:13
#1

Hi

* locality - near Lagoa Comprida - Serra da Estrela - PORTUGAL
* date - 2007.10.06
* size - 12 mm (large fly)
* habitat - openland with Juniperus spp., Erica spp.
* substrate - on vegetation..

Posted by jorgemotalmeida on 08-10-2007 12:15
#2

another...

Posted by Chen Young on 30-10-2007 15:38
#3

This fly looks like in the genus Limnophila in the family Limoniidae. It's antennae looks like more than 13 segments and the palp is short. Here is a link under construction but could provide some tip on how to tell them apart.