Thread subject: Diptera.info :: Mystery Dioctria

Posted by ChrisR on 30-06-2006 21:16
#1
Seen today (30.vi.2006) in Berkshire, England.
Is this Dioctria baumhaueri?
Edited by ChrisR on 30-06-2006 21:16

Posted by conopid on 30-06-2006 22:44
#2
All black legs = more likely D atricapilla (althugh it seems to have pale knees - not usual in atricapilla.

Posted by ChrisR on 30-06-2006 23:25
#3
Thanks Nigel - i have keyed these things before from specimens and they were simple - but photos are a whole different kettle of fish! Smile

Posted by Quaedfliegh on 02-11-2013 14:53
#4
Another late respons but this is, despite the dark legs, Dioctria hyalipennis/baumhaueri. D. atricapilla is plump with thicker legs and it prefers to hang in the vegetation rather than sit on it. Males atricapilla have distinct blue eyes and females more green. Dusting of the back of the thorax is reduced to clear lines. For comparison: http://waarneming.nl/waarneming/view/77062327
Edited by Quaedfliegh on 19-11-2013 23:14