Thread subject: Diptera.info :: No, Rhaphium sp.<-Gymnopternus/Hercostomus?

Posted by guplox on 13-12-2023 03:39
#1
Photographed very recently in a rice field in Zhejiang China. Around 5mm in body length. Is it something near Gymnopternus (or Hercostomus)? Thanks!
Edited by guplox on 14-12-2023 14:31

Posted by John Carr on 13-12-2023 14:17
#2
The apical arista is rare in subfamily Dolichopodinae.

Posted by guplox on 13-12-2023 15:19
#3
Great point! TumbsUp

Posted by Igor Grichanov on 14-12-2023 08:54
#4
Rhaphium sp.

Posted by guplox on 14-12-2023 14:30
#5
Wow! Fantastic ID! Thank you very much! TumbsUp

Posted by John Carr on 14-12-2023 14:47
#6
If you find a male, see https://zookeys.p...cle/31602/ for further identification.

Posted by guplox on 18-12-2023 09:40
#7
@John Carr, great link! Thank you! Hope I can chance upon a male one during my next photograhy trips. Smile