Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Dolichopodidae -> Sciapus sp.

Posted by Ray Perry on 12-07-2018 13:12
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Flensburg, in my garden, 14th June2018, 7am. +/- 10mm long.

It was very active and difficult to photograph - almost continually in motion - running and jumping on top of Hokaido leaves, occasionally stopping to feed or drink. I wonder if the X-shaped cut in the leaf in the third image was made by it.

It had long legs and pale green-to-blue eyes with a metallic lustre.

Thanks in advance,
Ray

Edited by Ray Perry on 04-08-2018 11:39

Posted by Ray Perry on 12-07-2018 13:14
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Edited by Ray Perry on 12-07-2018 13:16

Posted by Ray Perry on 12-07-2018 13:18
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Posted by Ray Perry on 12-07-2018 13:19
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Posted by John Carr on 12-07-2018 16:56
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Sciapus

The ornamented fore tarsi may allow species ID.

Posted by Ray Perry on 04-08-2018 11:42
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Thank You John.
I'll look at the tarsi next time I see one of these. Not many insects around now, though, because northern Germany is experiencing a serious drought.
Ray