Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Black nematocera with orange legs -> Platyura marginata

Posted by Axel D on 13-05-2018 12:48
#1
Hello

I had this diptera at light a few days ago. Is this a female Platyura marginata wich seems to be characteristic ? Thank you in advance.

Locality : La Trétoire, Seine-et-Marne, France
May 7th, 2018
Size : +/- 10 mm
Edited by Axel D on 15-05-2018 16:52

Posted by Axel D on 13-05-2018 12:49
#2
More dorsal view :

Posted by John Carr on 13-05-2018 14:39
#3
I agree with genus Platyura. I do not know how to identify species.

Posted by Axel D on 13-05-2018 14:48
#4
Thank you John.
I think there is only one species in Europe according to Faune Europaea ?

Posted by Paul Beuk on 15-05-2018 12:24
#5
Yes, Platyura marginata it is.

Posted by Axel D on 15-05-2018 15:25
#6
Thanks a lot !