Thread subject:
Diptera.info :: Dolichopidae ID
Posted by
LordV
on 03-06-2023 17:50
#1
Small dolichopid fly I found in the garden today around 3mm body length. Has an odd middle leg.
Worthing south coast UK.
Brian V.
Posted by
John Carr
on 03-06-2023 18:36
#2
Campsicnemus
, named for the bent middle leg of many males. Ancient Greek καμψις + κνημη.
Posted by
Roger Thomason
on 03-06-2023 20:10
#3
A male
Campsicnemus scambus
Posted by
LordV
on 04-06-2023 05:52
#4
Thanks for the ID gents
Brian V.