Posted by Nikita Vikhrev on 16-11-2005 17:20
#1
Sochi, mid-nov., hunting on wet part of fast river stones.
It is the largest Dolichopodidae I ever seen (10mm!).
Posted by Kahis on 16-11-2005 20:25
#2
Liancalus virens. Yeah, it's a bit of a giant. This habitat is where it is usually found.
virens hibernates as an adult and it can sometimes to found away from rapids in late fall or early spring, no doubt looking for suitable overwintering sites.
Posted by Nikita Vikhrev on 16-11-2005 23:10
#3
This one was in very siutable place (according Bey-Bienko & K, Insecta of European Russia) - near large waterfall.
Thank you very much, Kahis, for identification of this wonderfull fly!